In Stuttgart, the historical heritage and the outstanding achievements of our time are surprisingly harmoniously combined. Traditional medieval temples, Baroque palaces and Gothic towers sit side by side with ultra-modern buildings for trendy art galleries, museums and the headquarters of reputable automotive corporations.
Stuttgart was founded in the 10th century on the site of an old Roman settlement. Since the 13th century, under the patronage of the Württemberg dynasty, the city flourished, expanded and every century became richer and more influential. At the beginning of the 20th century, the automobile production facilities of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche were founded here. The city was badly battered during the Second World War, but its life quickly returned to a peaceful course. Now tourists can fully enjoy its beauty.
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Old lock
An ancient building that adorns the city center. Some fragments of the castle have survived from the X century. The castle got its modern look in the 16th century after several reconstructions, since that time it has belonged to the family of the Dukes of Württemberg. The last major restoration was undertaken after the end of World War II. Now on the territory of the castle there is a museum.
New palace
Luxurious baroque residence of the Dukes of Württemberg. The idea of building his own "Versailles Palace" came to the head of Karl Eugene von Württemberg, who hired the best masters for the work. The building was erected in 1760, but two years later there was a fire and the duke moved to another place. Only a decade later, the work continued. The palace was destroyed in 1944 and rebuilt in 1964.
Palace Square
The central square of Stuttgart, an elegant and ceremonial "city facade". The main architectural ensemble of the square was formed in the 19th century. In the center, there is a Jubilee Column in honor of the 25th anniversary of the reign of Wilhelm I. In the northern and southern parts there are fountains that symbolize the two main river arteries of Baden-Württemberg. The square is surrounded by palaces on all sides.
Schiller Square
The place is named after the famous poet F. Schiller, who made an invaluable contribution to the development of German poetry. The square is located in the historic center of Stuttgart, it is one of the main city attractions. There are interesting architectural monuments around: the Old Castle, the Collegiate Church, the Old Chancellery, Prinzenbau.
Solitude
Baroque and Rococo castle 11 km. from Stuttgart, another residence of the Württemberg family. The name translates as "loneliness". Solitude was built for Duke Karl Eugene, within its walls the ruler wanted to find solitude and peace. At the end of the 18th century, a military school was organized in the palace, which F. Schiller graduated from. At the end of the 20th century, it was restored and given to the needs of the creative academy.
Rosenstein palace
19th century palace in the style of late classicism, built during the reign of William I (the ruler died here in 1864). The project was developed by the Italian architect D. Saluchi. The palace was used as a summer residence of the ruling family and a venue for organizing parties and receptions. In 1840, a landscape park was laid out around the palace.
Ludwigsburg residence
The palace complex of the early 18th century, built for Duke Eberhard Ludwig. It was supposed that this would be a small mansion-residence for the ruler's country recreation, but gradually the modest project grew to a luxurious palace. Over time, a whole city and several separate castles arose around it. The architecture of the Ludwigsburg Residence is in the Baroque style.
Monastery church
Temple of the X-XI centuries, the only surviving monument of the Early Middle Ages. Frescoes of the 13th century have been preserved inside the temple. For several centuries, representatives of the Württemberg dynasty were buried in the church. The temple was originally built in the Romanesque style; later restorations were carried out in the German Gothic style. Today the monastery church is the main Lutheran church in Stuttgart.
Linden Museum
City Ethnographic Museum, one of the most important in Germany and Europe. It arose thanks to the enthusiasm of the head of the Trade and Geographical Society, Count K.G. von Linden. Wilhelm II made a great contribution to the replenishment of museum funds. The museum's programs are quite varied. In addition to exhibitions, lectures, scientific seminars, theatrical performances and concerts are held here.
Mercedes-Benz Museum
In Stuttgart, the headquarters of the Daimler AG automobile concern is located, which produces the world-famous Mercedes-Benz. In 2006, a museum dedicated to the history of the Mercedes brand was opened. The exposition covers 125 years of the history of this car, the exhibition halls showcase brands issued in different years and eras. In addition to cars, visitors can get acquainted with other exhibits related to the history of the plant.
Porsche Museum
Museum dedicated to another renowned car brand - Porsche, produced by the automobile plant “Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG ". The corporate headquarters is located in Stuttgart. The museum began operating in 1976, and in 2009 a new building was erected for it. The collection contains several dozen cars, each of which costs hundreds of thousands of euros.
Pig Museum
The Germans consider the pig to be a symbol of good luck and an animal that brings happiness (maybe that's why the pork knuckle is so popular in Germany?). Stuttgart has a whole museum dedicated to pigs. True, it is not real individuals who live in it, but figurines made of various materials. The museum collection contains over 40 thousand funny artificial pigs.
State Gallery of Stuttgart
The picture gallery, opened in the middle of the 19th century under William I. In 1944, it was destroyed by bombing and rebuilt in 1958. A couple of decades later, the city authorities decided to build a new building for the museum. In 1984, a postmodern building appeared, where the collection was moved. Among the masterpieces of the Stuttgart gallery are paintings by Holbein, Renoir, Manet, Rembrandt and Rubens.
Stuttgart Art Museum
The museum is housed in a modern building in the shape of a glass cube. The project was developed by an architectural firm in Berlin. The collection of the museum occupies 5 thousand square meters. The gallery owns the private collection of the Italian aristocrat Silvio di Casanova, the works of the famous German painter Otto Dix, and also replenishes with interesting works of contemporary authors.
Stuttgart City Library
An outstanding collection of books housed in an equally distinguished building of modern architecture. The building is a cube with panoramic windows; on each floor there is a thematic hall - a department of the library. The internal space is organized conveniently and simply: spacious halls, suitable infrastructure for children, places to relax, surf the Internet and even play music.
State Opera of Stuttgart
City Opera House, opened at the beginning of the 20th century with the premiere of R. Strauss's opera Ariadne auf Naxos. The project of the building was developed by the Munich architect M. Littmann. The theater managed to survive during the military bombing, so its historical appearance has been largely preserved. Stuttgart has always been an important opera center in Germany, and many famous German musicians have performed here.
Königstrasse
The main pedestrian and shopping street in Stuttgart, its length is 1.2 km. The street starts at the station, crosses the Palace Square and leads further to the eastern part of the city. Königstrasse was founded under Frederick I, who wanted to make Stuttgart look more "metropolitan" and solemn. The street is full of historical and modern attractions.
Killesburg Tower
The futuristic construction is located in the city park. It was built in 2000 by J. Schleich. The tower is 40 meters high. It consists of two spiral staircases winding around parallel to each other discs-platforms. These discs are strung on a support axle topped with a weather vane. A spider-like iron frame is draped over the structure.
Stuttgart TV Tower
The tallest building in the city. The TV tower provides continuous radio and television broadcasting. It became famous for the fact that it became the very first reinforced concrete TV tower in the world. Later, her twin sisters began to appear throughout Europe. The TV tower was erected in 1956, since then it has been working properly and provides a stable signal. There are two observation platforms for visitors.
Wilhelm
The palace complex and park, on the territory of which there is a botanical garden and a zoo. It contains 5.8 thousand species of plants and is home to about 9 thousand representatives of the fauna. The graceful landscaping complements the beauty of the landscape. The neo-Romanesque complex was built during the reign of Wilhelm I. The architect K.L. Wilhelm Zant worked on the project.
