Ludwigsburg Palace

In the 17th century, the Erlachhof, a hunting estate with a falconry and a lake fishery, stood on the site of the present-day palace, but it was destroyed by French troops in 1693. In the early 18th century, plans for its reconstruction began, quickly evolving into a more ambitious project. On May 7, 1704, the foundation stone for a small palace was laid, which Duke Eberhard Ludwig named Ludwigsburg on May 11, 1705. From 1706, under court architect Johann Friedrich Nette, plans for a three-wing complex emerged. Construction of the main building, the “Altes Corps de Logis,” commenced and was later expanded with pavilions and galleries. In 1709, the Duke moved his residence to Ludwigsburg.