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Neues Schloss - Stuttgart
Neues Schloss
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Neues Schloss (New Castle) and Schlossplatz: Neues Schloss
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    • antistar
  • By antistar on November 2, 2004
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    • Neues Schloss, from the Konigstrasse - Stuttgart
    Neues Schloss, from the
    Konigstrasse
    by antistar
    The Neues Schloss is very reminiscent of the palaces of nearby France. This is due to Duke Carl Eugen of Wurttemberg wanting to create a new Versailles in Stuttgart. The design had a great French influence too. It was started by Leopoldo Retti in 1746, continued by Philipe de la Guepiere of Paris, before being completed in 1807 by Nikolaus von Thouret, to become the noble residence. It was rebuilt again between 1958 and 1968 after war damage.

    Today it is used by the state government of Baden-Wurttenburg. The central part of the palace contains the rooms for the representatives, while the wings host two ministries.

    Entry to the building costs 7.60 euros.

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  • Phone: 0711 - 66 73 - 43 31
  • Directions: Right smack bang in the middle of Schlossplatz, off Konigstrasse.
  • Other Contact: info@schloesser-und-gaerten.de
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    Neues Schloss (New Castle) and Schlossplatz: NeuesSchloss
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    • ATXtraveler
  • By ATXtraveler on April 29, 2004
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    • Friends in front of NeuesSchloss - Stuttgart
    Friends in front of
    NeuesSchloss
    by ATXtraveler
    In the heart of the city, the NeuesSchloss (New Castle), is a vibrant portion of the city.

    The New Palace reflects a lot of French influence. It was begun in 1746 by Leopoldo Retti, continued by Philippe de la Gu?pi?re from Paris and completed by Nikolaus von Thouret from 1805 to 1807. Only then it became a noble residence; rebuilt between 1958 and 1968.

    Today, the central part of the building houses rooms for the representatives of the State Government while the side wings accommodate two ministries.
    The Palace Square ("Schlossplatz") contains the Jubilee Column erected in 1841 to commemorate the silver jubilee of thereign of King Wilhelm I, two fountains dating from 1863 and a
    castiron music pavilion.
    In September 2004, the Palace Square
    will be completed with the new Stuttgart
    City Gallery.

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    Neues Schloss (New Castle) and Schlossplatz: Neues Schloss
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    • Nemorino
  • By Nemorino on September 30, 2004
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    • Neues Schloss - Stuttgart
    Neues Schloss
    by Nemorino
    Stuttgart’s „New Castle“ is at the other end of the same reflecting pond that reflects the Opera House.

    This late baroque castle was built in the years 1746-1797 and 1805-1807 as the official residence of the kings of Württemberg.

    It was almost completely destroyed in the Second World War, but was re-built 1958-1964. It now houses ministries of the state government of Baden-Württemberg.

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    Neues Schloss (New Castle) and Schlossplatz: Schlossplatz
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  • By bugulma on February 21, 2004
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    • Schlossplatz - Stuttgart
    Schlossplatz
    by bugulma
    In the middle of Konigstrasse there is a Schlossplatz. It is enough huge area in front of new Schloss (palace). In the square you can find museum and art gallery as well. In winter there is skating-rink with little cafe where you can eat and enjoy gluwein.

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  • Address: Konigstrasse
  • Directions: Middle of the street
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    Neues Schloss (New Castle) and Schlossplatz: Schlossplatz
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    • antistar
  • By antistar on November 2, 2004
  • Stuttgart Page by antistar
    • Schlossplatz - Stuttgart
    Schlossplatz
    by antistar
    This tranquil and open space proves a welcome relief from the intense hustle and bustle of the adjacent Konigstr. The square sits basking in the glory of the enormous neo-classical Neues Schloss, with two fountains flanking the central Jubilaeumssaule, a great towering monument erected to celebrate the 25th anniversary of King Wilhem I of Wurttemburg's accession to the throne.

    From the square you can head east into the Oberer Schlossgarten, north onto Konigstrasse, or south to the Altes Schloss and the Stiftskirche. You can also access the Kunstgebaude (House of Art), which fronts onto Schlossplatz.

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  • Directions: Off Konigstrasse.
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    Neues Schloss (New Castle) and Schlossplatz: Kunstgebäude (Art Building)
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    • Nemorino
  • Updated By Nemorino on May 26, 2005
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    • Kunstgebäude (Art Building) - Stuttgart
    Kunstgebäude (Art Building)
    by Nemorino
    If you enlarge this photo you should be able to make out a building with a green cupola behind a row of trees. This is the "Art Building", which was originally built from 1910 to 1913. Like most of Stuttgart, it was destroyed during the Second World War, but was rebuilt from 1956 to 1961.

    The Art Building is the home of the Württemberg Art Society (Württembergischer Kunstverein Stuttgart).

    As you have probably guessed, I took the photo from the roof of the tower at the University of Music and Performing Arts.

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  • Address: Kunstgebäude, Schloßplatz 2
  • Website: http://www.wkv-stuttgart.de/
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    Neues Schloss (New Castle) and Schlossplatz: Cupola of the Art Building
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    • Nemorino
  • Updated By Nemorino on May 26, 2005
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    • Art Building (Kunstgebäude) - Stuttgart
    Art Building
    (Kunstgebäude)
    by Nemorino
    Here's a closer look at the Art Building (Kunstgebäude), from the Castle Park. The sculpture on the top of the cupola is a golden stag.

    They used to have art exhibits here, one of which I went to a couple years ago, but it has been closed on my recent visits, except for the Café Künstlerbund in the southwest corner of the building.

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  • Address: Kunstgebäude, Schloßplatz 2
  • Website: http://www.kuenstlerbund-stuttgart.de/eingang.html
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    Neues Schloss (New Castle) and Schlossplatz: Picturesque fountains and a mix of architecture
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  • By Bigs on July 29, 2004
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    • Schlossplatzfountain - Stuttgart
    Schlossplatzfountain
    by Bigs
    One of the nicest things on the Schlossplatz are the two fountains. What I don't like about the square itself, is that there are so many different building styles around it... There are the modern department stores and office buildings on the one side, the castle on the other side and some buildings from the 60s around. It all has no common style and thats what my photographical eye dislikes.... All buildings for themselves are great though...

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  • Address: Schlossplatz
  • Directions: City Center
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    Neues Schloss (New Castle) and Schlossplatz: Marveling at the Castle
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    • hunterV
  • Updated By hunterV on July 6, 2008
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    • The New Castle - Stuttgart
    The New Castle
    by hunterV
    Visiting Neues Schloss - the New Castle - is a must for tourists coming to Stuttgart for the first time.
    You can admire its pavements, fountains and the interior of the castle.
    We were lucky enough to be taken inside the castle and to see the marble walls and sculptures, pictures and furniture from the 18th and 19th centuries.

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  • Address: New Castle
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    Neues Schloss (New Castle) and Schlossplatz: Altes Schloss
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  • Updated By lmkluque on October 5, 2002
  • Stuttgart Page by lmkluque
    • Neues Schloss (New Castle) and Schlossplatz - Stuttgart
    by lmkluque
    A different view of the Old Castle, in which the Count of Wurttemberg took up residence during the 14th century, has withstood much until the second world war when the palace was damaged severely and reconstructed into the splendid palace that stands today .

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