The Ludwigsburg Palace, also known as the Swabian Versailles, is one of Europe's largest baroque residences. It was built by order of Duke Eberhard Ludwig von Württemberg (ruled between 1693 and 1733). The Palace was at times one of the most magnificent courts in Europe. Today it is the focus of interest of hundreds of thousands of visitors.

The Residence Palace: New Corps de Logis (Main Building)

The large garden complex of Ludwigsburg comprise three palaces: the Residence, the actual main palace, the Favorite Palace, a hunting palace, and the Monrepos Palace, a small pleasure palace. Ludwigsburg is located 15 km north from Stuttgart.

New Corps de Logis

The Ludwigsburg Palace is characterized by different consecutive stylistic periods. Typical features of the baroque style, of the rococo period, of classicism and of the empire style can be found.

Order Hall




Order Hall




Order Chapel




East Gallery




Order Chapel




Order Hall




East Gallery. Entrance to the
Old Main Building (Old Corps de Logis)




East Gentelman's Building




Order Building




East Gallery




East Gentelman's Building




Mirror Room




Mirror Room




Mirror Room




Palace Theatre




New Corps de Logis. King's Appartments




New Corps de Logis. King's Appartments




New Corps de Logis. Queen's Appartments




New Corps de Logis. Queen's Appartments




New Corps de Logis. Queen's Appartments