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Altes Schloss (Old Castle)
Altes Schloss (Old Castle) Review
Across the street from the Neues Schloss stands this former residence of the counts and dukes of Württemberg, which was originally built as a moated castle around 1320. Wings were added in the mid-15th century, creating a Renaissance palace. The palace now houses the Württembergisches Landesmuseum (Württemberg State Museum), with imaginative exhibits tracing the development of the area from the Stone Age to modern times. Due to the replanning and new layout of the permanent exhibition, major sections of the Altes Schloss are currently closed for renovation. For this reason, the Württemberg State Museum will offer visitors free admission for one year beginning April 1, 2011.
- Address: Schillerpl. 6, Mitte, Stuttgart, 70173 | Map It
- Phone: 0711/279-3498
- Cost: Free until Apr. 2012
- Hours: Tues.--Sun. 10--5
- Website: www.landesmuseum-stuttgart.de
- Location: Stuttgart
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