The Schiller Memorial, Stuttgart
Located in the centre of lovely Schillerplatz square, the Schiller memorial was built in the middle of 19th century by the Danish sculptor in honour of the well-known German philosopher, poet, historian and playwright Friedrich Schiller. This is the first monument to Schiller to be built in Germany. Interestingly, the audience of the Arte channel named this great man the second best dramatist in Europe, after Shakespeare. Check out this monument and beautiful historical buildings surrounding it.
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The Schiller Memorial on Map
Sight Name: The Schiller Memorial
Sight Location: Stuttgart, Germany (See walking tours in Stuttgart)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Stuttgart, Germany (See walking tours in Stuttgart)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Stuttgart, Germany
Create Your Own Walk in Stuttgart
Creating your own self-guided walk in Stuttgart is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Stuttgart Shopping Tour
When it comes to quality shopping, Stuttgart is a great destination, offering shopping enthusiasts a plethora of options to consider.
The city's main thoroughfare, King Street, colloquially known as Konigstrasse, is one of its prime shopping areas. This bustling avenue, lined with upscale boutiques and department stores, offers everything from high-end fashion to unique souvenirs.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
The city's main thoroughfare, King Street, colloquially known as Konigstrasse, is one of its prime shopping areas. This bustling avenue, lined with upscale boutiques and department stores, offers everything from high-end fashion to unique souvenirs.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Stuttgart Introduction Walking Tour
Stuttgart is the capital of Baden-Württemberg, a German state that is often referred to as BaWü or BW. Stuttgart has a large metropolitan area, and the city is known for its high quality of living.
The area's fertile land has attracted settlements for centuries. The Romans settled here in AD 83. During the 10th century, the Duke of Swabia used the area to breed warhorses. The town grew... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
The area's fertile land has attracted settlements for centuries. The Romans settled here in AD 83. During the 10th century, the Duke of Swabia used the area to breed warhorses. The town grew... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
Stuttgart's Historical Buildings
Despite being almost completely destroyed during World War II, Stuttgart boasts a wealth of quite impressive historical architecture. In the city center, carefully rebuilt after the war, you will find a mix of centuries-old castles, churches and other attractive buildings fit to impress anyone with their beauty and peculiar features.
For some serious architectural appreciation of Stuttgart,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
For some serious architectural appreciation of Stuttgart,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles