Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart

The Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart (formerly Stadtbücherei Stuttgart) is the public library of the city of Stuttgart. It is organized as a department of the city's cultural office and comprises the central library, 17 city district libraries, and two bookmobiles.[1] In 2013, it received the national award as Library of the Year. [2]

Wilhelmspalais
Stadtbibliothek am Mailänder Platz

From 1965 to 2011, the central library was located in the Wilhelmspalais, built 1834 - 1840 by Giovanni Salucci as the residence of the Württemberg king. In 2011, it was moved to the newly built Stadtbibliothek am Mailänder Platz. The cube-shaped building was designed by Eun Young Yi.

  1. ↑ "Official website (German)". Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  2. ↑ "Website of the German Library Council (German)". Retrieved 12 June 2018.

Coordinates: 48°46′34″N 9°11′03″E / 48.77611°N 9.18417°E / 48.77611; 9.18417

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