Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross (Stiftskirche)
Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross (Stiftskirche)
Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross (Stiftskirche)
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- ReservarldenLondon, United Kingdom2,658 contributionsIn the heart of the bustling city centre is this extremely old church. In its current state which was rebuilt after WW2 it has a reasonably impressive modern interior. Staff are very helpful with a fact sheet available in English. A small book detailing the church was also available in.l English among other items in the shop. Unfortunately the shop only accepts cash and does not take any card payment.Visited November 2024Traveled soloWritten November 9, 2024
- BradHong Kong, China182,774 contributionsThis 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 not in service.Visited November 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten January 6, 2025
- LTB511Japan35,567 contributionsStuttgart's oldest church stands with Schillerplatz in the background. It has been expanded and renovated on the basis of a Gothic building built in the 14th century, but was severely damaged by air raids during World War II. It was rebuilt and restored after the war, and although it has an archaic appearance, the interior seems to have changed drastically.Visited March 2024Traveled soloWritten September 10, 2024
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Brad
Hong Kong, China182,774 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
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 not in service.
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 not in service.
Written January 6, 2025
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LTB511
Japan35,567 contributions
Mar 2024 • Solo
Stuttgart's oldest church stands with Schillerplatz in the background. It has been expanded and renovated on the basis of a Gothic building built in the 14th century, but was severely damaged by air raids during World War II. It was rebuilt and restored after the war, and although it has an archaic appearance, the interior seems to have changed drastically.
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Written September 10, 2024
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GenkiKairu
Vancouver, BC275 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
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 all of Europe that has 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 with a smile.
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 with a smile.
Written November 19, 2023
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Harrison F. Carter
Auckland, New Zealand12,829 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, Germany53 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, Luxembourg11,069 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, CA350 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, CA574 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, NV20,648 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, UK295 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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