Palace of Justice, Historic courthouse in Church Square, Pretoria, South Africa.
The Palace of Justice features neo-Renaissance architecture with intricate stonework, polished wood interiors, brass fixtures, and stained glass windows throughout the building.
Dutch architect Sytze Wierda designed the Palace of Justice, with the foundation stone placed by President Paul Kruger on June 8, 1897, at a cost of £115,260.
The Palace of Justice gained prominence as the location of the Rivonia Trial, where Nelson Mandela and other African National Congress members faced charges.
The Palace of Justice now functions as the headquarters of the Gauteng Division of the High Court, maintaining its role in South Africa's legal proceedings.
During the Second Boer War, before the building's completion, the Palace of Justice served temporarily as a hospital for British military personnel.
Location: Pretoria
Architects: Sytze Wierda
GPS coordinates: -25.74750,28.18776
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:55
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