Stuttgart New Palace

Stuttgart, Germany

The New Palace (das Neue Schloss) is built in late Baroque style. From 1746 to 1797 and from 1805 to 1807, it served as a residence of the kings of Württemberg. The palace stands adjacent to the Old Castle.

The castle was almost destroyed by Allied bombing during World War II and was reconstructed between 1958 and 1964. During this time most of the inside of the castle was also restored and the building was used by the Baden-Württemberg State Parliament. Today it is used by the State Ministries of Finance and Education. Public tours of the building are only permitted by special arrangement.

Schlossplatz is adjacent to two other popular squares in Stuttgart: Karlsplatz to the south and Schillerplatz to the south west. The former German President, Richard von Weizsäcker was born in the New Castle on April 15, 1920.

References:

Wikipedia

Address

Schloßplatz 4, Stuttgart, Germany

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Details

Founded: 1746
Category: Palaces, manors and town halls in Germany
Historical period: Emerging States (Germany)

More Information

www.neues-schloss-stuttgart.de
en.wikipedia.org
www.stuttgart-tourist.de

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

Interesting Sites Nearby

Stiftskirche (0,3 km)
Stuttgart Cathedral (0,2 km)
Stuttgart Old Castle (0,2 km)
Württemberg Mausoleum (6,4 km)
Hohenheim Palace (7,7 km)
Schloss Solitude (7,2 km)
Rosenstein Palace (3,1 km)

St. George's Collegiate Church (30,1 km)
Old City Hall (10,1 km)
Ludwigsburg Palace (13,5 km)
Hohenzollern Castle (52,9 km)
Maulbronn Monastery (36,6 km)
Hohentübingen Castle (30,3 km)
Bebenhausen Abbey (25,7 km)
Lichtenstein Castle (41,7 km)
Wimpfen Imperial Palace (50,3 km)

User Reviews

Ranjith Ambekar (3 years ago)
I don’t understand what the hype was but I wasn’t even allowed to go inside this palace. It’s just a building form outside

Adriana Y (3 years ago)
I can’t believe I finally got to see the interior of the New Palace in Stuttgart. It’s not open to the public except on the night of the open museums. I cannot recommend doing that more. So beautiful and so opulent.

Shreya Sk (3 years ago)
The palace is lit during Christmas and New year's. Even otherwise, it's an exquisite spot in the bang in the middle of Stuttgart city. Thi surroundings are amazing to enjoy and relax with lots of city hush-hush and on the contrary, greeny around the lake behind the Schloss.

Sadra Ghorbanian (4 years ago)
Worth to visit once. Good vibes

IOAN M. (5 years ago)
Modern and nice location.

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