Cadeia do Limoeiro, Legal training center in Santa Maria Maior, Portugal
The Centro de Estudos Judiciários occupies a substantial stone building at Largo do Limoeiro, featuring traditional Portuguese architectural elements and multiple training rooms.
The structure transformed from a royal residence to courts and prison before becoming Portugal's central institution for training judges and prosecutors in 1979.
This institution shapes the professional formation of Portuguese legal practitioners through specialized courses, research programs, and educational initiatives.
The facility maintains regular operating hours from Monday through Friday, providing access to legal resources and training facilities for registered participants.
Each corridor within the building contains specific training zones dedicated to different legal specialties, from criminal law to administrative procedures.
Location: Santa Maria Maior
Operator: Ministério da Justiça
GPS coordinates: 38.71053,-9.13084
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:28
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