A Georgia Girl in Germany

After living outside Stuttgart for going on two years now, it’s about time to share some photos from our own backyard. Stuttgart really is an interesting city with some beautiful sights.
Above is the Altes Schloss (Old Palace). It is built on the site where Duke Liudolf had a rampart built up in the 10th century to protect his stud farm, the “Stutengarten,” from where the city gets its name. The stone castle itself was begun in the late 11th century and remained the residence of the dukes until the mid-18th century when the Neues Schloss (New Palace) was complete. If you look closely at the tower on the left, you can see a larger-than-life replica of the royal crown.

The next photo is the Neues Schloss. From 1746 to 1797 and from 1805 to 1807, it served as residence of the kings of Württemberg. The middle section was built in late Baroque style, while the left wing is the oldest section, and the right was built in Neoclassical style. The schloss was almost completely destroyed during World War II, but was renovated to its original condition between 1958 and 1964. It is now used by the federal state government of Baden-Württemberg, so is not open to the public.


I like this view (above) of the Neues Schloss through the music pavilion across the Schlossplatz. The Jubilee Column has a statue of King Wilhelm I atop it.

I love this photo of Zachary and Benjamin in one of the trees in the garden area on the side of the Neues Schloss and near the Kunstgebäude (Arts Building). Benjamin actually wanted me to keep taking photos of him in the tree! That’s my boy!!

Below is a look at the side of the Neues Schloss across the Theatersee Lake wading pond, complete with ducks and swans.


I like how these statues surround the Theatersee Lake. They give the garden area a nice, relaxing feeling.

Below, Carie had to pose with two of the swans...although she was careful not to let them get too close.