Solitude Palace

Solitude Palace
Schloss Solitude
The corps de logis seen from the southwest. On either side of the image are parts of the other two buildings of Solitude's complex.
Southwest facade from between the Cavalier Houses
Map location and basic information
Location in Baden-Württemberg
Location in Baden-Württemberg
Location in Baden-Württemberg
Location in Baden-Württemberg
Location in Baden-Württemberg
Solitude Palace (Germany)
General information
LocationStuttgart, Germany
Coordinates48°47′13″N 9°5′3″E / 48.78694°N 9.08417°E / 48.78694; 9.08417
Construction started1764
Completed1769
Renovated1972–1983
OwnerBaden-Württemberg
Website
www.schloss-solitude.de

Solitude Palace (German: Schloss Solitude) is a Rococo schloss and hunting retreat commissioned by Charles Eugene, Duke of Württemberg. It was designed by Johann Friedrich Weyhing [de] and Philippe de La Guêpière, and constructed from 1764 to 1769. It is located on an elongated ridge between the towns of Leonberg, Gerlingen and Stuttgart in Baden-Württemberg.