Stiftskirche & Schillerplatz
Stiftskirche
Stuttgart's main church, with twin late Gothic towers and a sculpture series of Württemberg counts inside, and a statue of the poet Schiller on the square in front.
The Stiftskirche (Collegiate Church) was first built in the 12th century. Most of the existing structure is late 15th-century Gothic. Its two towers, each with a different design, are a landmark of the old town skyline. Inside, the “Row of Counts” is a set of eleven life-size Renaissance-era statues of the Counts of Württemberg. Entry to the church is free. Next door, Schillerplatz has a bronze statue of the German poet Friedrich Schiller at its center, surrounded by historic buildings including the Altes Schloss, the Old Mint, and the Granary. A farmers' market is held on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings, and in December the square is the heart of the Christmas market.
Opening hours
Church approx. 10:00–19:00 (open Sundays after Mass)
Nearby sights
- Stuttgart Christmas Market
- Old Castle & Landesmuseum Württemberg
- Markthalle Stuttgart
- Kunstmuseum Stuttgart
- Schlossplatz & New Palace
- Königstraße
- Bohnenviertel
- House of History Baden-Württemberg