The Former Court Building, [1] or Old Court Building, is a former courthouse located at 459 Avenida da Praia Grande in Macau.
Built in 1951, the building was used as offices for the Portuguese colonial government, including the Judiciary Police headquarters, [2] and then as a courthouse. [3] It has been designated as a structure of importance.
Plans to convert the building for use as the new Macao Central Library were axed in 2020. [4] [5] Instead, the building is now planned to house the Court of Final Appeal. [6] [7]
The Former Court Building, [1] or Old Court Building, is a former courthouse located at 459 Avenida da Praia Grande in Macau.
Built in 1951, the building was used as offices for the Portuguese colonial government, including the Judiciary Police headquarters, [2] and then as a courthouse. [3] It has been designated as a structure of importance.
Plans to convert the building for use as the new Macao Central Library were axed in 2020. [4] [5] Instead, the building is now planned to house the Court of Final Appeal. [6] [7]