Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross (Stiftskirche)
Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross (Stiftskirche)
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ANGELO V
Milan, Italy2,815 contributions
Jun 2023 • Solo
In the 10-11th century a small Romanesque church was built on the place where the Stiftskirche is. It was replaced during the 13th century by a three-naved church with two towers. Further additions to the church happened during the 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 19th centuries.
Heavily damaged by WW II bombings, the church was rebuilt in the 1950s, with the interior in a modern style but still bearing artefacts from previous centuries.
Heavily damaged by WW II bombings, the church was rebuilt in the 1950s, with the interior in a modern style but still bearing artefacts from previous centuries.
Written July 8, 2023
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Harrison F. Carter
Cologne, Germany10,847 contributions
Oct 2021 • Couples
It's a nice looking building that adds to the overall aesthetic impression and vibe of the area... Really good to see. Appreciated it.
Written October 23, 2021
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Sarah B
Stuttgart, Germany56 contributions
Oct 2013 • Solo
Some reviewers complain that the Stiftkirche has modern elements, but they're interwoven so graciously that a complete architectural feel results that is rare in Germany, and uniquely beautiful. Many older elements that were recovered after the church was damaged in air raids have been incorporated into the modern re-design. Some of the oldest tombs in Stuttgart are here, including the tomb of the founder of the Wurttemberg noble family in Stuttgart, Ulrich der Stifter who died in 1265. If you'd like more information on the history of the church, there is a booklet available in a variety of languages at the little shop in the entrance. Don't forget to take a look at pictures of the ruined church in the same area.
Written October 28, 2013
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periandro
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg7,804 contributions
Dec 2016 • Solo
At the site where the present Collegiate lies a Romanesque church was built in the twelfth and thirteenth century. According to the sources concerned, it was apparently a three-nave church. A choir in the early gothic style was added in the fourteenth century upon adoption of Stuttgart by the Count Eberhard the Illustrious of Württenberg as his place of residence.
Nowadays the church is a single-nave one and the gothic style is apparently predominant in the whole building judging basically by the form of the stained-glass windows and the arches inside. Some romanesque elements are however still outstanding particularly in the tower whose upper part has an octagonal shape, specifically those which are below the clock. Apart from that tower, there is another one whose shape is quadrangular, the style of which could be considered as transition. The contrast betwixt the two towers is worth being outlined. They are, by the way, one of Stuttgart's best known landmarks. In fact, at least three different styles can be observed in the church, to wit, romanesque, gothic and flamboyant gothic.
The most interesting part of the interior is the choir, where it’s possible to contemplate the tombs of some Württemberg rulers, each one with its lying statue, such as that of Wliniofianna Elisabetha, born Pfalztzgravinbet. Besides, on one of the walls of that part there is a line of sculptures of Counts of Württemberg, each one standing on an animal sculpture. The whole ensemble is very peculiar and worth being beheld. Before entering the choir, on the right hand side, in a hole, there are two splendid tombs, one beside the other, appertaining to a couple formed by a count and a countess. She is Eurmund Gravinzu Veldentz, Herzogin zu Württemberg.
The church was almost utterly destroyed towards the end of the Second World War by the bombardments of Stuttgart in 1944. Fortunately the towers remained untouched as well as the North Wall. Afterwards the church has been rebuilt but not restored to its previous structure. That’s patent, for instance, in some parts of the rebuilt elements, such as the wall under the gallery located on the right hand side as one enters the temple which is completely modern and functional. Other elements dating back to the post war period are meant to imitate the gothic style. Likewise, based upon their design it’s obvious that the stained glass windows are modern.
It’s a nice church, the main church of the Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Württemberg, and it well deserves a careful visit whenever being in Stuttgart.
Nowadays the church is a single-nave one and the gothic style is apparently predominant in the whole building judging basically by the form of the stained-glass windows and the arches inside. Some romanesque elements are however still outstanding particularly in the tower whose upper part has an octagonal shape, specifically those which are below the clock. Apart from that tower, there is another one whose shape is quadrangular, the style of which could be considered as transition. The contrast betwixt the two towers is worth being outlined. They are, by the way, one of Stuttgart's best known landmarks. In fact, at least three different styles can be observed in the church, to wit, romanesque, gothic and flamboyant gothic.
The most interesting part of the interior is the choir, where it’s possible to contemplate the tombs of some Württemberg rulers, each one with its lying statue, such as that of Wliniofianna Elisabetha, born Pfalztzgravinbet. Besides, on one of the walls of that part there is a line of sculptures of Counts of Württemberg, each one standing on an animal sculpture. The whole ensemble is very peculiar and worth being beheld. Before entering the choir, on the right hand side, in a hole, there are two splendid tombs, one beside the other, appertaining to a couple formed by a count and a countess. She is Eurmund Gravinzu Veldentz, Herzogin zu Württemberg.
The church was almost utterly destroyed towards the end of the Second World War by the bombardments of Stuttgart in 1944. Fortunately the towers remained untouched as well as the North Wall. Afterwards the church has been rebuilt but not restored to its previous structure. That’s patent, for instance, in some parts of the rebuilt elements, such as the wall under the gallery located on the right hand side as one enters the temple which is completely modern and functional. Other elements dating back to the post war period are meant to imitate the gothic style. Likewise, based upon their design it’s obvious that the stained glass windows are modern.
It’s a nice church, the main church of the Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Württemberg, and it well deserves a careful visit whenever being in Stuttgart.
Written February 27, 2017
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JasmineMarti
Los Angeles, CA364 contributions
Feb 2012 • Business
This is one of the oldest surviving churches in the area. It was badly damaged during World War II, but they have done a remarkable job of restoring it and weaving the new architectural elements with the old ones.
Written July 16, 2012
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SFMD
San Francisco, CA541 contributions
Mar 2012 • Family
Very nice looking interior and more modern than I though, great organ love to attend their organ concert, has to be good.
Written April 5, 2012
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marcopolko
Las Vegas, NV19,574 contributions
May 2011 • Couples
The exterior of the church with its two distinctively different towers is nice. Unfortunately, when the church was rebuilt after its destruction in WW II, the interior was rebuilt in a partially modern style. However, the choir area has been restored nicely and there are also the graves of nobility. Being a Protestant church, it isn't very ornate. I frequently visit when passing by if the organ is being played.
Written February 4, 2012
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John Brett
Basildon, UK319 contributions
Sep 2013 • Couples
Still standing despite two world wars. An old building full of character right in the middle of the City
Written September 13, 2013
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ExpatriateInGermany
Stuttgart, Germany214 contributions
Jun 2013 • Family
After the war, the walls were still standing, but most of the interior was gone. Recently, they finally got rid of the modern decor from the postwar period and restored the church to more or less its original appearance. The nicest part is the choir, with its carved wooden pews for the elites of yesteryear.
Written August 1, 2013
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cmk105
WI63 contributions
Apr 2012
Very modern [rebuilt after being bombed in 1944], but several medieval sculptures have been saved and are on exhibition. Incredible pipe organ; beautiful music. Beautiful in its starkness.
Written April 3, 2012
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