Ludwigsburg Palace, Royal palace in Ludwigsburg, Germany.
Ludwigsburg Palace is a royal residence in Ludwigsburg, Germany, made up of several connected buildings arranged around three large courtyards. The compound includes living and ceremonial rooms, galleries with stucco work and ceiling frescoes, and extensive gardens with fountains and pavilions.
The Duke of Württemberg commissioned construction in 1704 and expanded a hunting lodge over decades into one of the largest residences in southwestern Germany. Later rulers added new wings and halls until the monarchy ended in 1918 and the palace passed into state ownership.
The palace takes its name from its founder, though local residents often call it simply the Residence when speaking about weekend walks or events held on the grounds. Today the buildings serve as a venue for concerts and exhibitions, while the gardens remain a popular gathering spot for families and joggers.
Visitors enter the grounds through the main gate and follow signs to different areas, with comfortable shoes recommended for exploring the extensive rooms and outdoor spaces. The most visited areas tend to be near the central courtyards, where orientation maps are located.
The presence of 18th-century graffiti on hidden walls reveals that servants and craftsmen secretly left their names while working at the residence. These traces offer a rare glimpse into the lives of those who worked behind the scenes.
Location: Ludwigsburg
Inception: 1704
Architects: Donato Giuseppe Frisoni, Philipp Joseph Jenisch, Johann Friedrich Nette
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Address: Schlossstraße 30, 71640 Ludwigsburg
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 11:00-16:00; Saturday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +497141186400
Website: http://schloss-ludwigsburg.de/en/home
GPS coordinates: 48.90000,9.19583
Latest update: December 5, 2025 16:37
Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Württemberg, features a blend of architectural and industrial heritage from the Middle Ages to modern times. The city hosts two car museums: the Mercedes-Benz Museum with 160 vehicles across nine floors, and the Porsche Museum tracing the brand's history since 1948. The historic city center is organized around Schlossplatz, dominated by the baroque New Castle from 1746, and Schillerplatz, where a bronze statue of the poet stands. The Old Castle, a former medieval fortress now housing a regional museum, is situated near modern structures like the municipal library, a nine-story white cube recognizable by its central atrium. Green spaces punctuate the urban fabric, from Killesberg Park to the castle gardens, while Feuersee, a former fire brigade pond from 1882, reflects the neo-Gothic St. John’s Church. The Market Hall of 1914, decorated with floral and geometric motifs, offers local produce and dining options. Worth a visit are the surroundings: Esslingen am Neckar preserves 200 medieval timber-framed houses and a 13th-century church dedicated to Saint-Denis, while Ludwigsburg Palace displays the baroque art of living in southern Germany.
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