Castles and palaces in Stuttgart

Stuttgart's architectural history is showcased through its diverse royal residences and defensive structures. The collection includes the 18th-century Baroque New Palace, the Rococo Solitude Palace hunting retreat, and the medieval Old Castle on Schillerplatz. Visitors can also explore Rosenstein Palace, a classical masterpiece now housing a museum, and the Wilhelm Palais, the former residence of King Wilhelm II. Beyond the city center, the Palm'sches Schloss in Mühlhausen serves as a historic administrative hub, while the Schellenturm remains a rare vestige of the medieval city walls.

Castles & Palaces — Map

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New Palace Stuttgart

The New Palace is an 18th-century Baroque palace in Stuttgart and is one of the last large city palaces built in Southern Germany.

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Solitude Palace

Solitude Palace is a Rococo schloss and hunting retreat commissioned by Charles Eugene, Duke of Württemberg.

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Stuttgart Old Castle

The Old Palace is a former castle located on the Schillerplatz in Stuttgart, Germany.

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Rosenstein Palace

Rosenstein Castle is a palace in Stuttgart, Germany. It was designed in the classical style by the architect and court builder Giovanni…

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Stadtmuseum Stuttgart

The Stadtmuseum Stuttgart is a museum about the history of Stuttgart. It was opened in April of 2018 in the Wilhelm Palais, the former…

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Palm'sches Schloss

An 18th-century Baroque palace in the Mühlhausen district that now serves as a local town hall and administrative building.

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Schellenturm

A 16th-century tower and one of the few remaining sections of Stuttgart's medieval city fortifications.

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