Palace of Justice of the Argentine Nation

The Palace of Justice of the Argentine Nation (Spanish: Palacio de Justicia de la Nación Argentina, more often referred locally as Palacio de Justicia or Palacio de Tribunales), is a large building complex located in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It is the seat of the Supreme Court and other lower courts.

Palace of Justice of the Argentine Nation
Palacio de Justicia de la Nación Argentina
View of main facade
Location in Buenos Aires
Alternative names
  • Palacio de Justicia
  • Palacio de Tribunales
General information
Architectural styleMonumental NeoclassicalEclectic
AddressTalcahuano 550
Town or cityBuenos Aires
CountryArgentina
Coordinates34°36′7.8″S 58°23′8.7″W
Current tenantsGovernment of Argentina
Construction started1905 (1905)
Completed1942 (final details)
Inaugurated1910
Costm$n 12,832,717.70 (1929)
ClientGovernment of Argentina
OwnerGovernment of Argentina
Technical details
Floor count8
Floor area60,100 m2 (647,000 sq ft)
Design and construction
ArchitectNorbert Maillart

Designed in a monumental Eclectic neoclassical style and constructed between 1905 and 1910, the building is a National Historic Landmark, and has a total floor area of 60,100 m2 (647,000 sq ft).

The Palace in film

Many movies were filmed inside the palace.

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