Plus appréciés Attractions à Stuttgart

Possibly built between the years 1485 and 1500, Sankt Veit Kirche is an active Protestant house of faith in the time-worn town of Gärtringen. Regarded to be as one of the best protected Gothic churches of Württemberg, its earliest surviving element is its imposing tower, which was constructed between the years 1455 and 1460. Standing tall at 38.5 meters (126.31 feet), it was formerly used as a watchtower and a military tower. The magnificent village church is also renowned for Gothic frescoes gracing its walls and ceiling. Apart from regular worship and services, Sankt Veit Kirche also functions as a lively venue for gospel and organ concerts by local and regional bands. In the past, the noted orchestra troupe Alpenländische Weihnacht has enthralled an engaging audience at Sankt Veit Kirche.

First mentioned in a document dating back to 1347, St. Maria Magdalena can found right in the heart of the town. The church is noted for being the repository of important artworks including the Magdalenenaltar credited to Lucas Moser and a few late Gothic altarpieces.

A beautiful parish church with a rich history, the St.-Gallus-Kirche was constructed in the 15th Century. The church building was heavily damaged in fire and was later renovated in the 18th Century. The church has beautiful interiors with an ornate high altar, beautiful choir, and a ceiling painted in frescoes. While the altar has a Gothic design, the frescoes have Biblical references.

Located near the Old Town, Schloss Kirchheim is one of the most beautiful Renaissance castles in the region. The castle was built in the 16th Century after an order from duke Ulrich of Württemberg. In the 17th and the 18th Century, the castle was home to many widows of the dukes. After the last duchess passed away, the castle was used as a hospital for two years from 1870 to 1871. In the early 20th Century, a school was established here. The Pedagogic Institute and School moved to the castle in 1971 and continues to use it till date. The Cedar Hall of the castle, with its iconic coffered ceiling, is used for hosting music concerts, and is almost as famous as the castle itself.

Kath. Stadtkirche St. Peter und Paul is an important religious landmark of the city. The beautiful basilica was built on the site of an ancient 15th-century church. Th sacred building has a striking red-brick facade which is recognizable from a distance. Distinctive features include its 13th-century East Tower and the 14th-century West Tower. Inside, the renaissance tabernacle created by George Miler, a Rococo pulpit, Baroque high altar and beautiful stained-glass windows by Jorkal Huber is worth a look.

The history of Anglican worship in Stuttgart can be traced back to the 1840s, however, it was not until 1865 that St. Catherine's Church, or the English Church, was built. The construction of the church was made possible by the bequest of Catherine Masson and designed by Prof. Heinrich Wagner. Although the church suffered massive damage during WWII and was rebuilt by the Old Catholic Congregation in 1957, St. Catherine's Church remains an Anglican place of worship even today. Sheltered by these historic walls, the congregants gather each Sunday to celebrate the glory of God in unity. The church is involved in a number of outreach programs and supports and variety of programs for the benefit of its congregants and the society as a whole. The church is affiliated with the Church of England and offers sermons, hymns and prayers in English. Although not as grand at the city's cathedrals, the neo-Gothic church boasts a simple charm that is pleasing to the eye.