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Lapidarium Stuttgart

About

The Lapidarium Stuttgart is a hidden gem nestled beneath Karlshöhe, offering a tranquil open-air museum that blends art, history, and nature. Designed in 1905 by Karl von Ostertag-Siegle as a private Renaissance-style garden, the Lapidarium now houses over 200 stone relics that narrate 500 years of Stuttgart’s architectural and cultural history. Visitors wander through winding paths and terraces adorned with portals, columns, sculptures, and fragments from demolished buildings, including pieces from the former Hohe Karlsschule and Hoppenlau Cemetery. The site evokes the charm of Italian gardens and invites quiet reflection among its silent stone witnesses. Highlights include a jasper bowl once owned by Queen Olga of Württemberg and Roman antiquities collected during Ostertag-Siegle’s travels. Acquired by the city in 1950, the Lapidarium is open seasonally and hosts events like the Winterlichter light installation. It’s a peaceful retreat for art lovers, history enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a contemplative escape in the heart of Stuttgart.

Stuttgart Germany
Lapidarium Stuttgart
Location

The Lapidarium Stuttgart (Städtisches Lapidarium) is located at Mörikestraße 24/1, 70178 Stuttgart, nestled below the Karlshöhe hill in a peaceful residential area south of the city center. Set within a historic park inspired by Italian Renaissance gardens, it showcases more than 200 sculptures and architectural fragments from Stuttgart’s past, including portals, statues, and reliefs from demolished buildings. The open-air setting combines art and nature, offering shaded terraces and winding paths among old trees. Nearby attractions include Karlshöhe Park with its panoramic city views, the lively Marienplatz with cafés and shops, and the historic Johanneskirche at Feuersee. The area is easily reachable by U-Bahn via the Mörikestraße or Marienplatz stops, making it an inviting spot for a quiet cultural walk.​

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