Palace of Justice
Piazza dei tribunali, 00193 Roma, Italy
Description:
The Palace of Justice, or the Palace of Justice, is a majestic and luxurious palace built at the turn of the XIX-XX centuries. The monumental building was built by architect Guglielmo Calderini to house the judiciary.
The palace is located on a hill, which in ancient times was called the Hill of the Hangers - used to execute criminals here. The grand opening of the palace took place in 1911 under King Victor Emmanuel III.
The palace consists of a central 3-storey building and two side wings. The building is decorated with various statues, balconies and loggias. On the facade of the palace there is a lush bronze chariot made by sculptor Ettore Ximens, and on the sides of the entrance there are statues of Italian legal advisers.