Schloßplatz, Central square in Stuttgart, Germany
Schloßplatz is Stuttgart's largest square, a Baroque garden layout in front of the Neues Schloss. At its centre rises the 32.6-metre Jubiläumssäule, topped by a bronze Concordia of 1841, on a stepped pedestal with corner statues and green panels. Lawns, fountains and a music pavilion fill the space, with the Königsbau and Kunstmuseum glass cube along the Königstraße side.
This square began as a military training ground around the middle of the 1700s before being converted into a public space during the following century. The transformation reflected Stuttgart's growth from a regional center into an expanding modern city.
People naturally gather here to stroll, rest, or spend time together in the open air. The space feels busier on weekends and during events, when locals and visitors alike make it part of their routine through the city.
The square sits near the main shopping area and connects easily to public transit from multiple directions. Nearby shops, cafés, and restaurants make it convenient to combine a visit with other activities in the city center.
In summer 2008 the square hosted the United Buddy Bears exhibition: 144 two-metre-high bear sculptures, each designed by a different artist, touring the world as a symbol of cultural understanding, tolerance and mutual trust.
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