High Court Building (Hong Kong)

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High Court Building
高等法院大樓
High Court Building 2009.jpg
High Court Building
High Court Building (Hong Kong)
Former names Supreme Court of Hong Kong
General information
Type Courthouse
Location Admiralty
Address38 Queensway
Country Hong Kong
Current tenants High Court
Completed1985;36 years ago (1985)
Technical details
Floor count20
High Court Building
Traditional Chinese 高等法院大樓
Simplified Chinese 高等法院大楼
Entrance of the High Court in Admiralty High Court Building Drop off area 2017.jpg
Entrance of the High Court in Admiralty

The High Court Building of Hong Kong is located at 38 Queensway, Admiralty, and is home to the High Court.

The 20 storey building was built in 1985 as the home of the then Supreme Court of Hong Kong, which was renamed in 1997. The structure is a white clad tower and has a water fountain outside its front door. Demonstration and media coverage take place at the entrance of the building.

Coordinates: 22°16′42″N114°09′48″E / 22.27824°N 114.16324°E / 22.27824; 114.16324


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