Stuttgart Sights
Neues Schloss & Schlossplatz (New Palace & Palace Square)
The New Palace reflects a lot of French influence. It was begun in 1746 by Leopoldo Retti, continued by Philippe de la Guêpière 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.
Stiftskirche (Collegiate Church)
This collegiate church was built on the site of a Roman basilica from the 12th century by Hänslin and Aberlin Jörg 1433 - 1531 as a late Gothic dating nave church (rebuilt 1950 - 1958); the West Tower is over 60 metres high; grave of Ulrich the Founder and relieves of the counts of Württemberg.
House of Art on Palace Square
This is where the Stuttgart City Gallery, the Württemberg Society of Art and the Stuttgart Union of Artists have their gallery. Paintings and sculptures from the 19th century to the present day. Main attraction: Hölzel and contemporaries. Important Dix-collection, comprehensive complex of works by Fritz Winter, Dieter Roth and Joseph Kosuth. Alternating special exhibitions.
Markthalle(Market Hall)
One of the most beautiful market halls in Germany built in 1914 by Martin Elsaesser in the Art Nouveau Style. Its visitors enjoying the special mix between old traditional atmosphere and modern spirit. Small restaurants and the gallery on the first floor present a few over the colourful scene below with daily fresh offers of flowers, fish, meat, vegetables and fruit as well as exotic fruits and spices from all over the world.
