K枚nigsbau (King鈥檚 Building), Stuttgart
The King鈥檚 Building (K枚nigsbau) is a significant historical structure located in Stuttgart, at the northwest end of Schlossplatz. This grand building was constructed between 1856 and 1860 under the commission of King Wilhelm I. Designed in a late classicist style by royal court architect Christian Friedrich von Leins and Johann Michael Knapp, the K枚nigsbau was initially intended to serve as a business, concert, and ballroom venue. However, after Knapp's retirement due to health reasons in 1857, Leins completed the project, with the official inauguration taking place in September 1860. The building's facade is distinguished by a 135-meter-long colonnade featuring 34 columns, creating a striking counterpoint to the adjacent New Palace.
During World War II, the King鈥檚 Building sustained severe damage. It was subsequently rebuilt between 1958 and 1959, with the restoration costing the equivalent of 鈧�4 million. The building later served as the home of the Stuttgart Stock Exchange from 1991 to 2002. In April 2006, the Royal Building passage was added to the rear of the building. This modern extension covers 45,000 square meters and includes retail and commercial spaces, as well as a Food Lounge with over 30 culinary options.
Today, the King鈥檚 Building remains an important cultural and commercial hub, housing shops, caf茅s, and various businesses. It is a landmark of Stuttgart, embodying both historical significance and contemporary commercial vitality.
During World War II, the King鈥檚 Building sustained severe damage. It was subsequently rebuilt between 1958 and 1959, with the restoration costing the equivalent of 鈧�4 million. The building later served as the home of the Stuttgart Stock Exchange from 1991 to 2002. In April 2006, the Royal Building passage was added to the rear of the building. This modern extension covers 45,000 square meters and includes retail and commercial spaces, as well as a Food Lounge with over 30 culinary options.
Today, the King鈥檚 Building remains an important cultural and commercial hub, housing shops, caf茅s, and various businesses. It is a landmark of Stuttgart, embodying both historical significance and contemporary commercial vitality.
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Sight Name: K枚nigsbau (King鈥檚 Building)
Sight Location: Stuttgart, Germany (See walking tours in Stuttgart)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Stuttgart, Germany (See walking tours in Stuttgart)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Stuttgart, Germany
Create Your Own Walk in Stuttgart
Creating your own self-guided walk in Stuttgart is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Stuttgart Introduction Walking Tour
Stuttgart is the capital of Baden-W眉rttemberg, a German state that is often referred to as BaW眉 or BW. Stuttgart has a large metropolitan area, and the city is known for its high quality of living.
The area's fertile land has attracted settlements for centuries. The Romans settled here in AD 83. During the 10th century, the Duke of Swabia used the area to breed warhorses. The town grew... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
The area's fertile land has attracted settlements for centuries. The Romans settled here in AD 83. During the 10th century, the Duke of Swabia used the area to breed warhorses. The town grew... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.7 Km or 1.1 Miles
Stuttgart Shopping Tour
When it comes to quality shopping, Stuttgart is a great destination, offering shopping enthusiasts a plethora of options to consider.
The city's main thoroughfare, King Street, colloquially known as Konigstrasse, is one of its prime shopping areas. This bustling avenue, lined with upscale boutiques and department stores, offers everything from high-end fashion to unique souvenirs.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
The city's main thoroughfare, King Street, colloquially known as Konigstrasse, is one of its prime shopping areas. This bustling avenue, lined with upscale boutiques and department stores, offers everything from high-end fashion to unique souvenirs.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Stuttgart's Historical Buildings
Despite being almost completely destroyed during World War II, Stuttgart boasts a wealth of quite impressive historical architecture. In the city center, carefully rebuilt after the war, you will find a mix of centuries-old castles, churches and other attractive buildings fit to impress anyone with their beauty and peculiar features.
For some serious architectural appreciation of Stuttgart,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
For some serious architectural appreciation of Stuttgart,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles