Tehran Courthouse

District 12, Iran

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

Strollie cannot guarantee access — always check before you travel.

The Tehran Courthouse, also known as the Palace of Justice, is a Neoclassical building completed in Tehran's District 12 between 1938 and 1946. Designed by Czech architect Stanislav Sůva and constructed by Skoda, the structure was conceived to house approximately 1,200 employees and to serve simultaneously as the Ministry of Justice, law court, and venue for both criminal and civil proceedings. Built in stone and concrete, the building exemplifies Pahlavi-era architectural ambitions, with Sůva articulating its front façade in a "European monumental conception." The courthouse's most architecturally significant spaces include the entrance hall, main court hall, judicial offices and ancillary chambers, and service areas for dining and kitchen facilities. Today recognized as part of Iran's National Heritage, it remains a testament to early twentieth-century international collaboration in institutional design.