Palace of Justice

The Palace of Justice of Munich, a neo-baroque monument with a glass dome

The Palace of Justice is one of the most imposing buildings of the Bavarian capital. Built at the end of the nineteenth century in a neo-baroque style, it is topped with a spectacular glass dome. The Munich audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this majestic monument, seat of Munich justice.

A neo-baroque building of the late nineteenth century

The Justizpalast, the Palace of Justice of Munich, was built at the end of the nineteenth century in a monumental neo-baroque style. Dominated by a great glass dome, it houses the ministry of justice and the regional court of Munich. Its imposing façade and its spectacular architecture make it one of the most remarkable official buildings of the city, near Karlsplatz.

What to see

You admire the monumental neo-baroque façade and the great glass dome that crowns the building, near Karlsplatz. The building illustrates the architectural ambition of Munich at the end of the nineteenth century. It is discovered mainly from the outside, as one of the most imposing official monuments of the Bavarian capital.

Practical information

The Palace of Justice lies near Karlsplatz, in the heart of Munich, reachable on foot and by public transport. It is a working judicial building: the façade and the dome can be freely admired from the outside, while access inside is subject to the court's own rules, hours and checks.

What is the Palace of Justice of Munich?

It is a neo-baroque monument of the late nineteenth century, topped with a glass dome, which houses the ministry of justice and the regional court of Munich.

How can you recognise the Palace of Justice of Munich?

By its monumental neo-baroque façade and its great glass dome, near Karlsplatz, in the heart of Munich.