#Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart - Public Library in Stuttgart

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Public Library, Stuttgart, Germany

Stadtbibliothek am Mailänder Platz Mailänder Platz 1 70173 Stuttgart stadtbibliothek.serviceteam@stuttgart.de

Opening hours:

Mo - Sat, 9am to 9pm

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A modern beauty.

8 floors of history, knowledge, fiction and art... 💕

The view over Stuttgart, capital of southern Germany's state Baden-Württemberg, from the rooftop platform.

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Stadtbibliothek am Mailänder Platz, Stuttgart

This is the first of a series of 4 posts on public libraries, three are situated in Europe and one in Australia. While visiting Stuttgart, after touring both the Mercedes-Benz museum (posted here) and the Porsche Museum (post to come), we decided to check out the public library that is recognized as a landmark in the Europaviertel (European Quarter) of this German city. Try alva noto’s HYbr:ID…

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Visit Public Library Stuttgart on your Trip to Germany

Stuttgart is one of the biggest cities in Germany & boasts of amazing attractions like state-of-the-art museums, The Schlossplatz, Ludwigsburg Palace & the Public Library Stuttgart.

You might think that why would anyone visit the Stuttgart city Library instead of exploring other alluring attractions. Well, there is more to the library than meets the eye. Read on to find out!

Origins of Public Library Stuttgart

The original library was known as Stadtbücherei Stuttgart. This iconic structure was initially located in Wilhelmspalais & was built in the year 1834 BY Giovanni Salucci. It housed the then King of Württemberg. However, with changing times it was shifted to the newly constructed building by Eun Young Yi (A South Korean Architect) in the year 2011.

In 2013, this iconic library won the prestigious award i.e., a national award for the Library of the Year.

Where is the Stuttgart Municipal Library Located?

Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart or the Public Library of Stuttgart is located on the Mailaender Platz 1. The address is 70173 Stuttgart Baden-Wurttemberg Germany. You can easily reach this tourist location via the Stuttgart Central Station.

Why Should You Visit the Public Library Stuttgart?

For its Exquisite Architecture

The iconic new library was built by Eun Young Yi (South Korean Architect) in 2011. The alluring white interior along with the beautiful designs & the exquisite architecture make the Public Library one of the must-see places in Stuttgart.

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  Stuttgart is the capital of the Baden-Wurttemberg region of Germany. The city is located in Southwest, between the Black Forest and the Swabian Alps with a history dating back to prehistorical times. Most of the city center was destroyed during World War 2. However, the city was rebuilt with a perfect mix of historical and modern architecture. Nowadays, Stuttgart is a leading business and tourist destination. Travelers are drawn year round because of the large spring, summer, and winter festivals. While many people know the city for being the home of Mercedes and Porshe, it is also well known for its nature, art, and architectural beauty. Here are tips to make the best of your trip to Germany’s most underrated city.

    Photo by @frankfox13

    WHERE TO STAY

  Hotel Traube

48.7017° N, 9.2137° E

Photo by @frau_haug

  This is the place to stay if you are looking for a classic German experience. This historical hotel consists of 5 buildings, some of which date back to the 16th century. The best part of staying here is having a nightcap at their old school wood-paneled bar.

  Photo by Booking.com

  Avg cost per night – $70-120 Brabandtgasse 2, 70599 Stuttgart, Germany +49711458920 https://hotel-traube-stuttgart.de

  WHERE TO EAT

  Weinstube Klösterle

48° 46′ 56.35″ N,  9°10′ 37.27″ E

  Photo by @the_colours_and_the_shapes

  What better place to have a traditional German meal than in the city’s oldest building? The restaurant, Weinstube Klosterle, is located in a monastery built in 1463 as a home for the religious nuns. Weinstube Klösterle is situated in the Bad Cannstatt neighborhood, the largest and oldest neighborhood in Stuggart (dating back to A.D. 98). Make sure to order traditional Swabian dishes like the Maultaschen dumplings or the duck breast with egg noodles.

  Marktstraße 71, 70372

Stuttgart, Germany

+49 711 205291252

Open Monday – Saturday 5pm to Midnight

Sunday from 11:30am to Midnight

  WHERE TO TAKE A STROLL

  Wilhelma Zoological-Botanical Garden

48.8045° N, 9.2062° E

  Photo by @girlborntodiscover

  This is the only zoo and botanical garden combination in Europe. A popular tourist destination that brings in over 2 million visitors a year. With 30 acres stunning gardens, 19th century architecture, and animal kingdom that won’t disappoint.

    Photo by @domagojkaracic

Photo by @zoeymaxime

Photo by @wilhelma.stuttgart

  WHERE TO SNAP A GREAT PHOTO

  Stadtbibliothek (Stuttgart Public Libary)

48.7902° N, 9.1832° E

  Photo by @kun.tee.jaahtyi.kuppiin

  For people who appreciate minimalism, architecture, and books, the Stuttgart Public library is an oasis. Make sure to go to the 8th floor of this building to get the epic picture that makes this place so famous.

    WHEN TO GO

April-May for the Spring Festival

Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest

48° 79.220′ N 9° 22.455′ W

        After a long winter, Germans want to welcome the new spring season by throwing a huge party full of amusements rides, traditional costumes, food, and tons of beer. Every year the Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest attracts more than 1.5 million visitors making it Europe’s biggest carnival. This is the second biggest festival in Germany, right after Oktoberfest in Munich.

  Photo by @sequinsophia

  For more inspiration #canstatterwasen #frühlingsfest

    WHERE TO SHOP

  Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt

48.7787° N, 9.1793° E

  The Stuttgart Christmas Market is the biggest and oldest Christmas market in Europe. It is said The Stuttgarter Weihnachtsmarkt was first started in 1692. It attracts over 3 million visitors during its 25-day celebration. Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas, the market it something you can’t miss. The endless Stalls are decorated with the most traditional winter decorations and lights. Even if you don’t celebrate Christmas, this is still a great place to shop for gifts. As you sip glühwein and walk the stalls, you can find great gifts like nostalgic retro toys, German chocolates, alcohol-related gifts, and many different handmade crafts.

Gift Ideas: Christmas tree decorations, winter clothing, honey products, household wares, toys, candles, sweet delights, German alcohol, winter market mugs.

Tip: BRING CASH $$$

Dates:  28 Nov to 23 Dec 2018 Monday – Thursday:  10am – 9pm Friday – Saturday:      10am – 10pm Sunday:                        11am – 9pm

      WHERE TO TAKE A DAY TRIP TO

  The Black Forest

48.2775° N, 8.1860° E

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  What makes Stuttgart an appealing destination for travelers is its proximity to attractions that will take your breath away. Day trips to fairytale castles in the hills, picturesque small German towns, and the enchanting Black Forest is a must if you are staying in Stuttgart. For many visiting southwest Germany, seeing the Black Forest is on top of the list. The spectacular mountain range and thick pine forest make this place seems like something out of a kids bedtime story. It is home to the largest cuckoo clock, world-renowned spas, and timbered villages. The Black Forest was the inspiration for the Brothers Grim fairy tales like Hansel and Gretel, Rapunzel and Sleeping Beauty, and many more.

  Other day trips to take from Stuttgart: #LichtensteinCastle #HohenzollernCastle #NeuschwansteinCastle #Tubingen #Dinkelsbühl #Heidelberg #Triberg

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    Germany’s Most Underrated City Stuttgart is the capital of the Baden-Wurttemberg region of Germany. The city is located in Southwest, between the Black Forest and the Swabian Alps with a history dating back to prehistorical times.

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Dreamed, Desired, Determined

Tripzilla, a Southeast Asia Travel-Media company, created a list of the 10 libraries you must visit around the world. (https://www.tripzilla.com/10-bucket-list-libraries-you-must-visit-once-in-your-lifetime/27470)

Stadtbibliothek in Stuttgart, Germany

With a bit of an Escher vibe, I love it, though I highly doubt it looks this way all the time. Everyone in Germany can’t be this neat.

Biblioteca Vasconcelos in Mexico City, Mexico

This one looks a little scary, both what I would imagine being stuck at a microscopic size in a large industrial machine but also in the engine room of the Titanic but I can see through walls. Looks nice, but I think I’d spend most of time fearing a book or something else was going to fall and kill me

Liyuan Library in Beijing, China

Well that was dumb, I didn’t even think about going to a library when I traveled and my guess is that for the most part I won’t be going back. I love the homey and natural feel of this mountain-nestled library.  It definitely looks like a place where you feel welcome to sit and read all day with some tea.

Benediktinerstift Admont in Admont Abbey, Austria

This one, for me, is just one to look around in. Along with the distraction of the ceilings and insane molding, I’d be too afraid to drop something and make a mess (after my Belle swing on a ladder and sing about books moment of course)

New York Public Library in New York, U.S.A

Ehh. I’ve been here but while it’s beautiful and I guess famous it’s also incredibly strict, convoluted to get through and the true library portion of it is a small floor in the basement

Musashino Art University Library in Tokyo, Japan

So, maybe it’s because it’s the Art University library and maybe this is for better planning but all I can think is, WHY ARE THERE SO MANY SPOTS WITHOUT BOOKS! Nope, not a fan.

Librije Zutphen in Gelderland, Netherlands

Okay, this is more for the historic obviously than for the actual bibliophile or community. But at the same time, maybe not the worst idea given the books, movies and other items that somehow never make it back

Taipei Public Library Beitou Branch in Taipei, Taiwan

Surrounded by just a bit of nature and peace, this library is a true haven for the local community who want to get an escape from the chaos of city and modern life. Not only made entirely of wood and glass, it is also a certified  green building with plenty of space and freedom to restore yourself

Villanueva Public Library in Casanare, Columbia and Min Buri Old Market Library in Bangkok, Thailand

These libraries are what it’s all about. Both intricate and developed by the community, for the community the Villanueva was designed and built my students and organizations in the community with locally-sourced materials and is meeting place for many of the community’s social events and activities.

The Min Buri Old Market Library was a small (3 by 9 meters) unoccupied space that residents spruced up into a library with local books, a small reading and garden space in the back and workstations “upstairs”.  

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All images by Thibaud Poirer. Used with permission.

Photos of beautifully designed spaces are always a delight, but this series by Paris-based photographer Thibaud Poirer will especially make bibliophiles salivate. Simply called “Libraries,” the set is his homage to Europe’s stunning libraries which remain more than just book repositories to this day. If he sees them as temples of cultural worship and palaces of self-discovery, we can say that devoting his craft to showcasing their beauty is a form of utmost reverence.

There’s more to this series than the grandeur of each library and the sheer size of the collections they hold. Thibaud takes us back in time, guided by the idea that literature provided scholars and peers glimpses of humanity’s past, present, and future with every turn of the page. Each magnificent space, distinct in charm, architectural style, and elements, also seemingly offer the most ardent of bibliophiles a different kind of visual and literary adventure.

“It was the first means of travel offered to many and continues to be the most accessible form of escape for millions of people seeking knowledge, the world, themselves,” he added.

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Palàcio Nacional de Mafra, Mafra, 1755

Poirer made use of tasteful symmetry to show the character and classical values of beauty embodied by each library. This ensures that the eyes are lead to the striking details and opulent interiors. Despite this, the books don’t actually take the back seat in his photographs, especially those of the Trinity College Library in Dublin and the Stadtbibliothek in Stuttgart, which exhibit books in their multitude.

Another interesting source of inspiration for Thibaud is the notion that while libraries are public spaces, reading has always been a private and solitary experience. Whether it’s in the absence of readers in every expanse or in the suggestion that the studying tables can also encourage lonely reflection, he makes a strong interpretation of the “solitude that one feels when immersed in reading.”

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Biblioteca Joanina, Coimbra, 1728

Bibliothèque Nationale de France, Salle Labrouste, Paris, 1868

Biblioteca Casanatense, Rome, 1701

Bibliothèque de l’Hotel de Ville de Paris, Paris, 1890

Trinity College Library, Dublin, 1732

Bibliothèque de la Sorbonne, Salle Jacqueline de Romilly, Paris, 1897

Stadtbibliothek, Stuttgart, 2011

  Visit Thibaud’s Behance page to see the rest of “Libraries.”

Get lost in these beautiful libraries and dream of paging through book after book. All images by Thibaud Poirer. Used with permission. Photos of beautifully designed spaces are always a delight, but this series by Paris-based photographer Thibaud Poirer will especially make bibliophiles salivate.

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A public library in Germany

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A public library in Germany

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Germany's Most Beautiful (And Unique) Libraries

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Benediktinerabtei Metten Bibliothek

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Metten Abbey has many names: St. Michael's Abbey at Metten, Benediktinerabtei Metten, Abtei Metten as well as Kloster Metten. Founded in 766 in Bavaria, it is located in the dreamy area between the Bavarian Forest and the Danube. Though its location is firmly on the ground, its library looks like it dropped straight from heaven.

The monastery underwent an array of changes before being secularized in 1803, then becoming a monastery again by 1830. Today, the abbey has many side enterprises like a Gymnasium.

Opened in 1726, the interior holds a elegant ballroom from 1734, a refectory (dining room) with modern stained glass windows, a ceiling fresco from 1755 and the legendary baroque library. Visitors enter beneath the allegorical figures of wisdom and religion looming from the ceiling. Its elaborate stucco decor and massive bookshelves hold 35,000 volumes. Of particular importance is the Mettener Antiphonar from 1437 with the lyrics and melodies of all songs of the breviary.

There is also a modern library available to the everyday reader.

Visitor Info

Visitors can gawk at this incredible library during a guided tour by the brethren. Note that photography is verboten (forbidden).

Address: Abteistr. 3, 94526 Metten, Bavaria, Germany

Phone: 49 991 9108009 91 / 91 08 – 0

02 of 06

Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart

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Once located in Wilhelmspalais — an actual palace — in the center of Stuttgart, it's hard to believe any change could be an upgrade. But this library's 2011 move to its ultra-modern building has proved popular with locals and library fans alike.

Formally known as the Stadtbibliothek am Mailänder Platz, this massive cathedral to the written word has a floor area of ​​20,200 m² and an event room for up to 300 people. The outside features a double façade of embossed glass building blocks with slats that can slide to prevent glare and a solar power glass roof. For visitors, the double façade means there is a wrap-around balcony with breath-taking views of the city, as well as a rooftop terrace.

Inside, a total of 500,000 media units are available for public use. The library is formatted as a cuboid with an empty central section called the “Heart”. There are several floors underground and five stories rising up 40 meters. Special features include a sound studio, music section with LPs, notation software and software for scanning sheet music plus musical instruments, children's floor, library for insomniacs (cubby system open 24 hours), an art lending library, and an online animation library. At the top, charity-run Café LesBar provides refreshments for the body once the mind is sated.

The construction budget added up to nearly 80 million euros and it shows in its austere design. It was selected from an architectural competition with South Korean Eun Young Yi emerging as the winner.  The library's stunning look has proved popular with pictures circling the globe and by winning the 2013 library of the year.  

Visitor Info:

Address: Mailänder Platz 1, 70173 Stuttgart

Transport: U-Bahn U5, U6, U7, U12 or U15 – Stadtbibliothek stop

Phone: 0711 21691100

Hours: Monday to Saturday 9:00 – 21:00

03 of 06

Stiftsbibliothek Waldsassen

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Stiftungsbibliothek Waldsassen, located in a Cistercian Abbey, is one of the most important art libraries in Bavaria. Its construction began in 1433 and it has continued to transform while retaining its old-world allure with nearly 100,000 visitors every year.

Four large frescoes depict scenes from the life of Cistercian saint, Bernard of Clairvaux, with the vault of the library covered in intricate stucco design. Along with the masterful frescoes, there are massive wood carvings such as the ten life-size figures supporting the heavy ceiling of the hall. The figures symbolize the different facets of pride, like stupidity, hypocrisy and ignorance. In contrast to these negative features, pillars of intelligence like Plato, Nero, and Socrates elevate the room.

Visitor Info:

Address: Basilikapl. 2, 95652 Waldsassen

Phone: 09632 920025

Hours: (Winter) Wednesday to Sunday 13:00 – 16:00; (Summer) Tuesday to Friday & Sunday 10:30 – 16:30; Saturday 9:30 – 16:00

Admission: 3.50 euro; 2.50 euro reduced

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Benediktinerabtei Maria Laach Bibliothek

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Founded in what was Belgium in 1093, this monastery library in Maria Laach is one of the best preserved and most beautiful libraries of the 19th century.

That said, it did undergo a traumatic transformation when the abbey of Maria Laach was abolished in 1802. The library was dismantled along with the existing book stock, about 3,700 volumes. In 1892, the Benedictine monks resettled the monastery and re-stocked the library. About 69 manuscripts from this library can be found in other places in Germany and beyond, with only two manuscripts returned to their original home. Today, the library has 260,000 volumes in the new reading room with about 9,000 printed before 1800. The oldest section is in the Jesuit Library with rare books kept in a renovated cowshed with climate control. It is now one of the largest private libraries in Germany.

The library also was entangled in controversy surrounding the Nazi regime as rumors swirled that the monks actively and voluntarily collaborated with the Nazis. This was depicted in Heinrich Böll's Billiards at Half-past Nine.

Visitor Info:

The library is closed to general opening hours, but is open with prior registration. If you just want access to its resources, two-thirds of its stock is available online.

Address: 56653 Maria Laach

Phone: 49 0 2652-59322

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05 of 06

Bücherwald Kollwitzstraße

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In typical Berlin fashion, its most beautiful library is free, charming, and community oriented. Located on a corner near trendy Kollwitzplatz in Prenzlauer Berg, many people pass without realizing this “tree” is quite different from others that dot this green city. The Bücherwald (book forest) is actually multiple logs bolted together, featuring shelves of random books available to the public. It is the first environmentally-friendly and publicly accessible bookshelf in the city, although it was proceeded by a similar project in Bonn.

Opened in June 2008, this unique and free lending library was created by  BAUFACHFRAU Berlin eV, an educational institution for women working in the building industry. The trees were collected from Grünewald, a leafy forest in the west, in a way that adheres to sustainable forest management.

The library can hold up to 100 volumes, mostly in German and English, from serious literature to children's books. While some books enjoy a long stay in their urban forest home, others have crossed oceans and only stop in for bit. All of the books can be tracked through the bookcrossing site, following their fascinating journeys not just within their pages, but the history of the book itself. “Bookcrossing” has also become one of the many new words to infiltrate the German lexicon. To participate in this community project, simply take a book or leave one behind.

Visitor Info:

Address: Kollwitzstraße 83 (corner of Kollwitzstraße and Sredzkistrasse), 10435 Berlin, Germany

Hours: Always open

06 of 06

Oberlausitzische Bibliothek der Wissenschaften Görlitz

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Oberlausitzische Bibliothek der Wissenschaften includes 140,000 volumes and is a public scientific library located near Dresden in the historic city of Görlitz. 

It was founded by historian and linguist Karl Gottlob Anton and landowner Adolph Traugott von Gersdorf to support the ideas of the Enlightenment. It holds materials ranging from legal texts to natural sciences to historical literature. Originally, only members of the their society could access the collection. But today the collection is open to the public and sightseers who simply want to enjoy a beautiful library.

Housed in a baroque building, the collection includes 14,000 years of regional history. For example, it holds historical maps, archives of the Upper Lusatian Society of Sciences, archaeological collection of ancient pottery, as well as the life's work of poet and composer Leopold Schefer. While the materials cover modern texts to ancient works, almost all of the materials have been digitized and are available online for research and use, free of charge.

Visitor Info:

Address: Richard-Jecht-Haus, Handwerk 2 02826 Görlitz;Barockhaus Neißstraße 30, 02826 Görlitz, Germany

Phone: 49 0 03581/67-2283

Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10:00 to 17:00; Friday 10:00 to 13:00; Visit to historic Büchersaals Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 – 17:00

Admission: 5 euro (3.50 reduced); Tours 3 euro (2 reduced)

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#Stadtbibliothek (public city #library) #Stuttgart. I saw it minimalist, organized and rather clinical. The architect is the competition winner, the Korean Eun Young Yi. . .

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The #Public #Library #Stuttgart not only offers a lot of books for geeks but also provides amazing views of the city if you take a ride to the seventh floor.