Staatstheater

Stuttgart


Stuttgart’s grandest theatre presents a top-drawer program of ballet, opera, theatre and classical music.

The Stuttgart Ballet (www.stuttgart-ballet.de) is hailed as one of Europe’s best.


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1. Staatsgalerie Stuttgart

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The neoclassical-meets-contemporary Staatsgalerie bears British architect James Stirling’s curvy, colourful imprint. Alongside big-name exhibitions, the…

2. Oberer Schlossgarten

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The Oberer Schlossgarten is framed by eye-catching landmarks such as the columned Staatstheater and the ultra-modern, glass-clad Landtag.

3. Landtag

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One of Oberer Schlossgarten's most eye-catching landmarks is the ultra-modern Landtag, a glass rectangle housing the state parliament.

4. Neues Schloss

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Standing proud on stately Schlossplatz, the three-winged Neues Schloss is Duke Karl Eugen von Württemberg’s answer to Versailles. The baroque-neoclassical…

5. Württembergischer Kunstverein

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Identified by its copper cupola, this gallery stages thought-provoking contemporary art exhibitions. There are free guided tours (in German) at 3pm on…

6. Turmforum

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Some of the best views of Stuttgart are from the the top of the tower jutting out from the main train station. A free lift (elevator) deposits you right…

7. Planetarium Stuttgart

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This pyramid-shaped planetarium uses up-to-the-minute technology to virtually propel you into outer space, with highly realistic projections of…

8. Schlossplatz

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Stuttgart's pride and joy is this central square, dominated by the exuberant three-winged Neues Schloss, an impressive, Versailles-inspired baroque palace…