LONDON, Vereinigtes Königreich — Haupteingang der Royal Courts of Justice in der Fleet Street in London. Das 1882 eröffnete gotische Gebäude beherbergt den High Court und den Court of Appeal von England und Wales und dient als zentrales Wahrzeichen im britischen Rechtssystem.
6706 x 4476 px | 56,8 x 37,9 cm | 22,4 x 14,9 inches | 300dpi
Aufnahmedatum:
18. Oktober 2014
Ort:
Royal Courts of Justice, London, United Kingdom
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Photograph by David Coleman. The Royal Courts of Justice, often called the Law Courts, is a magnificent example of Victorian Gothic architecture located on the Strand at the boundary of the City of London and the City of Westminster. Designed by George Edmund Street, a leading Victorian architect, the building was officially opened by Queen Victoria in 1882 after eleven years of construction. The complex covers nearly 7.5 acres (3.0 hectares) and contains 1, 000 rooms, with 3.5 miles (5.6 km) of corridors. Its main facade stretches for 470 feet (140 m) along the Strand. The building's exterior features intricate stone carvings, pointed arches, and numerous spires and towers, embodying the Gothic revival style popular in 19th-century Britain. As the seat of the High Court and Court of Appeal of England and Wales, the Royal Courts of Justice handles major civil cases and criminal appeals. It symbolizes the importance and solemnity of the British justice system, playing a crucial role in upholding the rule of law. The main entrance on Fleet Street leads to the Great Hall, a vast space 238 feet (73 m) long, 48 feet (15 m) wide, and 80 feet (24 m) high. This hall serves as a central meeting place for lawyers and their clients. The building houses numerous courtrooms, each with its own unique architectural features.
