Denkmal der Gattenzärtlichkeit und Volksliebe

The Denkmal der Gattenzärtlichkeit und Volksliebe is a stone structure with four bas-reliefs on its sides and a tall obelisk rising from the top. The rectangular base with carved scenes forms a commemorative presence in Stuttgart's old town center.

The monument was built in 1796 to honor Duke Friedrich Eugen's recovery from a serious illness. It reflects the deep bond between the ruler and the people he governed.

The four inscriptions on the monument display symbolic representations of family bonds and public gratitude. These reliefs show how deeply the citizens honored their rulers and what importance family closeness held in that era.

The monument sits in a central location within Stuttgart's old town and is easy to reach on foot. The site is openly accessible and can be viewed at any time.

The Duke's son, Friedrich I, later ordered the monument's removal during the palace square renovation. A smaller version of the work now stands in the Ludwigsburg Ceramics Museum.

Location: Stuttgart

GPS coordinates: 48.77710,9.18072

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:05