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The Supreme Court and City Hall are two most important buildings and landmarks of Singapore. These two landmarks have developed as a major tourist attraction of the region in the recent times. The Supreme Court and City Hall stand side by side in Singapore and people from all over the world visit these two architectural masterpieces whenever they visit Singapore.
The Supreme Court of Singapore was built in the year 1939. The Supreme Court is famous for its Corinthian Columns, spacious interiors, classic designs, murals by Cavalieri Rodolfo Nolli, one of the greatest Italian artists.
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The Supreme Court of Singapore is considered to be the finest buildings built during the British period. Near The Supreme Court, stands the City Hall. The City Hall was built in the year 1929. This was actually the site where the Japanese forces had surrendered Lord Mountbatten after they were defeated in during the 1945 World war II.
A lot of visitors visit this place from time to time. The tourists as well as local people can attend all the open court hearings. But in order to get inside The Supreme Court and City you have to wear formal dress. Shorts, singlets or slippers are not allowed. Every kind of photography as well as other electronic gadgets are also prohibited. The electronic gadgets include mobile phones as well as pagers. The authorities ask the visitors to switch off the pagers or mobiles or put them into the silent mode. The Supreme Court not only serves as a court for resolving cases but it also exhibits various artifacts of history. This are exhibited on the ground floor. There is a multimedia gallery here where video screenings and electronic information are provided.
The Supreme Court and City Hall is located near the St. Andrews Road. There is no admission fee for getting inside the two buildings. Both the buildings are open from 8.30am to 5.00pm from Monday to Friday. On Saturdays, the buildings are open from 8.30am to 1.00 pm.
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