Stuttgart City Library
Stadtbibliothek am Mailänder Platz
A pure white cube with an inverted-pyramid atrium, often named one of the world's most beautiful libraries, and a rooftop terrace with free city views.
Stuttgart City Library opened in 2011, designed by Korean architect Eun Young Lee. The exterior is a simple grey cube of glass-block walls. Inside, the core is a pure white five-story “heart” space, with an inverted-pyramid reading hall surrounded by bookshelves in a symmetrical, minimalist layout. It has become a popular photo spot on social media. Entry is free. The top floor (9th) has a terrace overlooking Stuttgart and a café. Please keep quiet and avoid disturbing readers with photography. The library is on Mailänder Platz in the European Quarter, about a 10-minute walk from the Hauptbahnhof.
Opening hours
Mon–Sat 09:00–21:00; closed Sundays
Nearby sights
- Königstraße
- Staatsgalerie Stuttgart
- Weissenhof Estate
- House of History Baden-Württemberg
- Schlossplatz & New Palace
- Kunstmuseum Stuttgart
- Old Castle & Landesmuseum Württemberg
- Stuttgart Christmas Market