Court linden trees, palaces, town halls, chancelleries, government buildings, court buildings, and justice palaces are the stations that lead to the House of Law up to the present day. The state constitution and legal order, with their ethical and philosophical foundations, always remain in the background. An essay that also looks beyond today's borders of Germany guides the reader through 187 selected exemplary illustrations from the past to the present. The path is vividly illustrated, from the trial by ordeal in the open air, through monumental temples and palaces of justice from the Bismarck era, to the House of Law in a democratic society. The history of law, culture, and architecture intertwines to create a stimulating presentation for jurists, architects, and readers interested in art and history alike, offering a wealth of concrete advice.