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Historic building · Suva, Rewa
Prédios do Governo (Government Buildings)
Art deco complex from 1939 on Victoria Parade, the historic seat of government and the colonial parliament, with a stone façade, clock tower and the Ratu Sukuna Garden in front.
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About Prédios do Governo (Government Buildings)
The Government Buildings are on Victoria Parade in central Suva, facing Ratu Sukuna Park and the bay. The complex was completed in 1939 in the Art Deco style to house the British colonial administration, and it is one of the capital’s best-known buildings.
The light stone façade, the clock tower and the columns at the main entrance define the avenue’s streetscape. For decades the building hosted parliament and the main government bodies, and it still houses state institutions such as the courts.
Visits are made from the outside, on a walk along Victoria Parade, which also passes the Grand Pacific Hotel (1914), the old town hall and Thurston Gardens, home to the Fiji Museum.
In front of the building stands a statue of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna, one of the leaders who prepared the country for independence.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
15 to 30 minutes, from the outside.
Best time
In the morning or late afternoon, when light hits the façade. Combine with the walk along Victoria Parade to the museum.
How to get there
It’s on Victoria Parade in central Suva, a few minutes’ walk from the market and the Fiji Museum.
Tip
The interior is not open for tourist visits; enjoy the walk along the avenue and the park in front.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Prédios do Governo (Government Buildings)
Can you enter the Government Buildings?
No for tourist visits; the building houses state offices.
When was it built?
It was completed in 1939 in the Art Deco style.
What’s nearby?
Ratu Sukuna Park, the Grand Pacific Hotel and Thurston Gardens, with the Fiji Museum.