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Baden-Wurttemberg · Germany
Begin your tour at Schlossplatz, the heart of Stuttgart. This large square is surrounded by significant buildings and is a popular gathering spot. New Palace (Neues Schloss), you'll admire the Baroque architecture of this 18th-century palace. Check out the Konigsbau, impressive building with its grand columns. Finally you'll discover the Jubilee Column a notable landmark in the center of the square
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the Schlossplatz, the definitive heart of Stuttgart. As you stand here, take a deep breath and notice something quite remarkable for a major European city center: the relative lack of traffic noise. …
Listen in the app2The New Palace — A Swabian Versailles
Dominating the eastern side of the square is the Neues Schloss, or New Palace. This massive U-shaped structure was one of the last grand city palaces built in Germany, intended to serve as a 'Swabian Versailles' for the Dukes and…
Listen in the app3The Anniversary Column — Unity and Peace
Standing proudly in the center of the square is the Jubilaeumssaeule, or Anniversary Column. This monument was erected in 1841 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of King Wilhelm I’s reign. …
Listen in the app4The Old Palace — Medieval Foundations
Turning your gaze toward the southern edge of the square, you will see a much more fortified and somber building: the Altes Schloss, or Old Palace. Its origins date back to the 10th century when it was a simple water castle built…
Listen in the app5The Schlossplatz Fountains — A Sensory Interlude
As you walk across the lawns, the sound of splashing water becomes more prominent. These are the two monumental fountains that flank the Anniversary Column. …
Listen in the app6Koenigsstrasse — The Pulse of Commerce
The Schlossplatz is not just a historical site; it is physically and culturally connected to the Koenigsstrasse, one of Germany's longest and busiest shopping streets. As you look toward the western edge of the square, you see…
Listen in the app7The Kunstgebaeude — The Temple of Art
On the northern side of the square stands the Kunstgebaeude, or Art Building, easily recognizable by the golden stag perched atop its dome. Built in the early 20th century on the site of the former royal court theater, this…
Listen in the app8Closing
As we conclude our tour of the Schlossplatz, take one final look around this magnificent urban ensemble. You have seen how the square functions as a chronological map of Stuttgart, from its medieval origins at the Old Palace to…
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What is Palace Square?
Palace Square is a place in Baden-Wurttemberg · Germany with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Baden-Wurttemberg · Germany |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 48.7785, 9.1795 |
| Last updated |