| Altes Schloß |
| Originally a 13th century moated castle (see the museum models) for the ruling counts, the building was not deemed worthy to be the residence of the dukes who came to power in the 15th century, so was transformed into this magnificent Renaissance castle ... |
Schillerpl. 6
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| Bismarckturm |
| On the Killesberg north of the centre, this tower was built in honour of Bismarck by students of the former Technical University in 1904, a part of a large Bismarck student movement of the time. The view is excellent and makes for a ... |
Am Bismarckturm 36
Tel: 256 02 37
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| Bohnenviertel |
Originally a settlement outside the city walls, this is currently the oldest part of the city, laid down in the 14th century for the town?s craftsmen, winegrowers and Jews. The name was cultivated because of the beans grown in their gardens as the ... |
Between Charlottenstr. & Holzstr.
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| Fernsehturm |
| Designed by bridge-builder Prof. Fritz Leonhardt and built to its 217m height in 1956, this was the daddy of them all ? the first in the world. A viewing terrace at 150m is speedily serviced by two ear-popping lifts and gives great views ... |
Jahnstr. 120
Tel: 23 25 97
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| Flea Market |
| Wander round items from the sublime to the ridiculous with bargain-hunters, tourists and the curious in the square named after Duke Karl Eugen. Another equestrian statue, this time of Emperor Wilhelm I. ... |
Karlsplatz
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| Fruchtkasten |
| Next to the Stiftskirche and now housing the Musical Instruments Museum, this house was originally a granary and wine press ? see the statue of Bacchus on its apex. The building was almost totally reconstructed after suffering heavy damage in the war but ... |
Schillerpl. 1
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| Grabkapelle auf dem Württemberg |
This tomb was built by Wilhelm I for his young wife Katharina who died at the age of 30 in 1819. Designed by Giovanni Salucci, it has also served as a Russian Orthodox chapel and is still in use on special occasions. This ... |
Württembergstr. 340
Tel: 33 71 49
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| Hauptbahnhof Tower |
The 58m high tower that topped off the main station in 1927 offers excellent views over the centre as well as the massive Stuttgart 21 development project behind the station - an exhibition documents this inside the tower (open 10:00-18:00, Thu 10:00-21:00, closed Mon). The ... |
Arnulf-Klett-Platz 2
Tel: 20 92 29 20
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| Killesbergturm |
| In the middle of the Höhenpark, this 43-metre tower offers fantastic views, like all towers built on the hills surrounding town. However, this one is constructed with tensile steel cables and expanded metal platforms (designed by Jörg Schlaich), and is very light - ... |
Am Kochenhof, Höhenpark
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| Klösterle |
| This is the oldest residential building in Bad Canstatt, built in 1463. The name Klösterle means "little monastery" and comes from a free order of nuns who lived here until reformation. This is a good place to start exploring the old part of ... |
Marktstr. 71
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| Königsbau |
| This mid-19th century building was originally used for court purposes, but now it's an altogether happier affair, filled with cafés and shops. Behind the Königsbau, a large commercial complex is now opened, the largest city centre mall in Stuttgart. It was destroyed during ... |
Königstr. 28
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| Landtag |
| The state parliament building was built by Erwin Heinle and Horst Linde based on designs from Kurt Viertel, strongly influenced by Mies van Der Rohe. A tour of the building can be arranged. There's also a restaurant where one can hope to rub ... |
Konrad-Adenauer-Str. 3
Tel: 206 30
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| Markthalle |
Exotic food (pasta, hams, fruit, veg, etc.) plus great interior design shop upstairs, and café and restaurant that uses the fresh, organic and delicious wares from the market it overlooks. Try the samosas from the Indian shop. Beautiful Art Nouveau building built by ... |
Dorotheenstr. 4
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| Neues Schloß |
| In 1744, the 16 year old Herzog demanded this 365 roomed new palace to be built, but 60 years later when it was completed, he had four other palaces and it wasn?t needed by the Kings of State. Four architects participated in its ... |
Schloßplatz
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| Rathaus |
| After destruction in WW2, the city hall was rebuilt in simplified form (though the original tower is encased in the new one) between 1953-56. A monthly changing programme of tours and special events are offered here - a good place for a unique ... |
Marktplatz 1
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| Schillerplatz |
| The old castle square is now named after Friedrich Schiller (1759-1805) and has an imposing statue of the poet and dramatist in its centre (executed by Danish sculptor and friend to the poet, Bertel Thorwaldsen). Schiller?s position was previously filled by a fountain, ... |
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| Schloss Solitude |
| The former pleasure palace and gardens of the Duke Carl Eugen were built between 1764-1775. There's a fine restaurant and café here, museum with the original interior and furnishings, as well as an academia for young artists. Don't miss the spectacular view from ... |
Solitude 1
Tel: 69 66 99
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| Schloßplatz |
| The heart of the city for relaxing, meeting, greeting and people watching. Concerts, Frisbee, juggling, buskers, performers, radio stations, it all goes on here especially when the sun shines. The Jubilee Column was given to Wilhelm I in 1841 and topped with the ... |
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| Tagblatt-Turm |
| Built in 1928 for the local newspaper by the architect Ernst Otto Oßwald, this modern exposed-concrete tower is an early skyscraper, and an architectural landmark. The tower now houses theatres, a museum, art school and more. ... |
Eberhardstr. 61
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| Weißhofmuseum |
| The 1927 architectural building exhibit for modern city dwellers, the Werkbund Estate, comprises 33 houses and 63 apartments from 17 architects, including Le Corbusier, whose entire oeuvre has been given World Heritage status by UNESCO. Strict budget guidelines meant Le Corbusier used cheap ... |
Rathenaustr. 1-3
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| Wilhelma |
| Enter Rosenstein Park via Lion?s Gate near the Messe and wander through the English style park laid out by Wilhelm I down to the Moorish gardens and buildings created in the style of La Hambra which today house the numerous animals, birds, plants ... |
Neckartalstraße
Tel: 540 20
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| Wilhelmspalais |
| Originally built as the personal residence of the Württemberg king Wilhelm II between 1834-40 by the Italian master Salucci, it now houses the city library. This forms the southern most building in the palace and castle complex at the Schloßplatz. ... |
Konrad-Adenauer-Str. 2
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