Oberlandesgericht Köln

The Oberlandesgericht Köln stands as a baroque revival structure featuring symmetrical architecture with ornate details across its grand exterior and formal entrance.

The court building, constructed in 1911, represents a significant expansion of legal infrastructure during the German Empire period in North Rhine-Westphalia.

This Higher Regional Court processes over 11,500 civil and criminal cases annually, serving as a central institution for justice in the Cologne administrative district.

The courthouse handles appeals from 23 local courts and three regional courts, covering legal matters for more than 4.3 million inhabitants in the region.

Each detention case within the court's jurisdiction requires mandatory review procedures every six months, ensuring continuous oversight of legal proceedings.

Location: Neustadt-Nord

Inception: 1911

Architectural style: baroque revival

GPS coordinates: 50.95450,6.96262

Latest update: March 9, 2025 10:11