Court Building, Macau

Court Building, Macau, 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,[1] and then as a courthouse.[2] It has been designated as a structure of importance, and there are plans to convert it for use as the Macao Central Library.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Tam confirms Central Library will be built at Old Court Building | MACAU DAILY TIMES 澳門每日時報". macaudailytimes.com.mo. Retrieved 2017-09-09.
  2. ↑ "VENUES - Macao Arts Festival". icm.gov.mo. Retrieved 2017-09-09.
  3. ↑ "Old Court Building | Library-abundant Macau questions need for new project | MACAU DAILY TIMES 澳門每日時報". macaudailytimes.com.mo. Retrieved 2017-09-09.

Coordinates: 22°11′31″N 113°32′24″E / 22.192°N 113.540°E / 22.192; 113.540

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