Stuttgart - Old Palace Altes Schloss (Landesmuseum)

To the southwest of the Schlossplatz, on the Planie, is the massive bulk of the Old Palace (Altes Schloss; by A. Tretsch, 1553-78; rebuilt 1948-69), with a picturesque arcaded courtyard. It now houses the Württemberg Landesmuseum (medieval collection; applied art, religious and secular; the Württemberg crown jewels; watches and clocks, astronomical and musical instruments, costume of various periods, archaeological finds, etc.). In the south wing is the palace church (1560-62).