Stiftskirche, Stuttgart — Attraction in Stuttgart

Stopped in for a quick visit on Sunday, Nov. 19. It was about 10 minutes before the 10:00am service began. I stood in the back and minded my business. Didn’t take pictures, didn’t walk around or disturb anyone, just said a silent prayer and left before the service began. There was a very angry woman at the front entrance (who was passing out pamphlets) with black hair and short in height. About 60 years old or so. She told me 3 times when I was leaving, in perfect English, that visitors are not allowed. When I told her I am visiting from out of country and just wanted to say a quick prayer, she rudely stated that “this is a Protestant church!”, whatever that means. So I guess Protestants don’t pray? Anyways, she is incredibly rude and if she wants to volunteer in that beautiful building, she should volunteer in the basement, because she is completely disrespectful and rude and obviously doesn’t understand how to treat fellow Christians. Shameful behaviour. I wonder how many other tourists she has snapped at. This is the only church in Europe that made me feel unwanted.

I did stop back in later the same day and Albrecht was an absolute gentleman. He even gave me a little tour. Thank you Albrecht, I really appreciated you being so kind and welcoming me...

This is an imposing church found just south of Schillerplatz and the old castle in the city centre of Stuttgart that can be visited while sightseeing in the area. Historically, it seems there have been church buildings here since the 10th century. What you see today is mostly a rebuild from the 1950s after the church was heavily damaged during WWII bombings.

There are two towers that can be observed from the outside. Within you will hints of the church's past in preserved stone altar and tombs dating back to the Middle Ages. However, much of what you are the modern adaptations, configuration and fairly modest decoration scheme that came with the 20th-century church reconstruction efforts. Worth a brief walk through if Stiftskirche is open and...

Stiftskirche is Stuttgart’s oldest church and a defining feature of the city center, with roots dating back to the 12th century. Its architecture reflects a layered history; Romanesque foundations, Gothic towers, and post-war modernist elements added after heavy WWII damage.

The church’s twin towers create a striking silhouette, and its role as the burial site for Württemberg royalty adds historical weight. Surrounded by shops and cafés, it stands as a quiet anchor to the city’s past amid the...