Eberhard I (1445-1496) is considered the first Duke of Württemberg. He is also known as Eberhard im Bart (Eberhard the Bearded). This equestrian statue made of bronze stands in the courtyard of the Altes Schloss (Old Palace) in Stuttgart. [German]
Tag: Stuttgart
Gottlieb Daimler Memorial
This garden house, owned by Gottlieb Daimler, housed the workshop and testing station where Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach used to work on their latest inventions.
Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart
Korean architect Eun Young Yi planned the new Stadtbibliothek (municipal library) am Mailänder Platz in Stuttgart. It opened in 2011. I especially love the patterns the bookshelves form inside the library.
Neues Schloss in Stuttgart
Built as a royal residence and rebuilt after wartime destruction, the Neue Schloss (New Castle) now offers government offices. Visitors can admire the Baroque architecture, the central dome, and rich facade details from outside, but should not expect access without further agreement.
Fodder meadow in Stuttgart
The following was a big surprise on my urban walk through Stuttgart. I came across a fodder meadow (Fettwiese) inside the city. The hay from this meadow is for the animals of a nearby zoo named Wilhelma.