The Justizpalast: One of Germany's most impressive courthouses
Justizpalast (Palace of Justice) at Stachus: More than just a courthouse
The neo-baroque Justizpalast (Palace of Justice) in Munich's city center is one of the most magnificent places ever built for the judiciary in Germany. What you need to know about the building.
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Information about the Justizpalast at a glance
- The Justizpalast is located right in Munich's city center between Prielmayerstrasse and Elisenstrasse. Getting there is pretty simple, because all the S-bahn trains go to Karlsplatz, which is a block away from the Justice palace.
- With its huge dome, the building dominates the cityscape at Karlsplatz (Stachus)
- The neo-baroque palace was constructed between 1890 and 1897 by the architect Friedrich von Thiersch.
- The Palace of Justice is the seat of the Bavarian Ministry of Justice.
How the Justizpalast is used today
Since its completion in 1897, the building has been the seat of the Bavarian State Ministry of Justice.
In addition, most of the civil chambers of the Munich I Regional Court meet here. The criminal chambers were relocated to the Munich Criminal Justice Center in Nymphenburger Strasse as early as 1977.
Glass dome at a height of 67 meters
In the atrium of the Palace of Justice, a massive glass dome is located at a height of approximately 67 meters. Between impressive staircases and three large round-arched windows, exhibitions with a connection to justice are occasionally held.
In 1943, the Palace of Justice was the scene of the trials of the members of the student resistance group "White Rose". A permanent exhibition in the building commemorates the courageous students who stood up against the Nazi regime.
