Supreme Court of Victoria Building, Judicial courthouse in Melbourne, Australia
The Supreme Court of Victoria is a courthouse featuring Classical Renaissance Revival architecture, located on William Street with a distinctive circular courtyard at its center. Eight courtrooms surround this central courtyard and serve the judicial functions of the building.
Construction of this principal judicial building took place from 1874 to 1884, representing the largest building project in Australia at that time. This construction period marked a major milestone in the country's development of institutional infrastructure.
The bronze statue of Lady Justice at the entrance shows her without a blindfold, with scales resting on her knee, symbolizing transparency in the judicial system. This representation shapes how visitors perceive the building's role in the community.
The courthouse is located on William Street and is easily accessible by public transport, with bus stops and train stations nearby. Visitors should know that some areas of the building are only open during public hearings and court sessions.
The building forms a perfect square with 85-meter facades on each side and features blind arcades along with a double arcade of Ionic and Composite columns. These architectural details create a distinctive geometric composition that sets it apart from other civic buildings of its era.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
