Nuremberg Palace of Justice

The Nuremberg Palace of Justice complex was originally constructed as an appellate and local court for the city but later came to be used by the Third Reich to pass atrocious laws in 1935. However, throughout history, it is famous for hosting the 'Nuremberg Trials' of SS officials, commanders, military staff and legal professionals after the end of World War II by American tribunals. Among the most high ranking officers tried here were Hermann Göring, Rudolf Hess, Franz von Papen, Arthur Seyss-Inquart and Joachim von Ribbentrop in the courtroom number 600 of the palace which now houses a memorial exhibition on the trails. The building is still used as an active court but is open to visitors for a few hours during the week.