Alte Kanzlei (Old Chancellery), Stuttgart
The original part of the Old Chancellery was built between 1544 and 1546. An additional story was built in 1566. The building was rebuilt after a fire in 1683. An extension was built in 1715, which connected the Old Chancellery to the Prince's Building. The Old Chancellery was designed in the Classical and Renaissance style. The facade features reed sandstone.
The building features five portals, including two main portals. Architect Alexander von Tritschler restored the two main portals in 1878. These restored portals each feature a double-leaf, wooden arched door. One of the main portals features The Württemberg coat of arms.
A water tank was attached to the building until 1862 when it was replaced with a statue of Mercury. The gold-plated Mercury statue represents the ancient god of trade and was based on a design by Giovanni di Bologna of Florence. The Old Chancellery was rebuilt again in the 1950s after World War II bomb damage.
The Old Chancellery served as the seat of administration and government of the Kingdom of Württemberg. Today, the Old Chancellery is home to a restaurant, a farm pharmacy, and Ministry of Justice offices.
The building features five portals, including two main portals. Architect Alexander von Tritschler restored the two main portals in 1878. These restored portals each feature a double-leaf, wooden arched door. One of the main portals features The Württemberg coat of arms.
A water tank was attached to the building until 1862 when it was replaced with a statue of Mercury. The gold-plated Mercury statue represents the ancient god of trade and was based on a design by Giovanni di Bologna of Florence. The Old Chancellery was rebuilt again in the 1950s after World War II bomb damage.
The Old Chancellery served as the seat of administration and government of the Kingdom of Württemberg. Today, the Old Chancellery is home to a restaurant, a farm pharmacy, and Ministry of Justice offices.
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Sight Location: Stuttgart, Germany (See walking tours in Stuttgart)
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