Former Court Building, Macau

The Former Court Building,[1] or Old Court Building, 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,[2] and then as a courthouse.

[3] It has been designated as a structure of importance.

Plans to convert the building for use as the new Macao Central Library were axed in 2020.

[4][5] Instead, the building is now planned to house the Court of Final Appeal.