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Porsche, StuttgartStuttgart is an interesting blend of old and new. The Romans built a citadel around 90 AD in the lush valley of what is now present-day Stuttgart.
The name "Stuttgart" comes from a stud farm owned by the Duke of Swabia in the 14th-century. And on the city's coat of arms today is the image of, yes, a horse.
The mid-19th Century witnessed the beginning of Stuttgart's rise to its position as one of the largest urban centers in Germany.
Opera House, StuttgartToday the capital of Baden-Württemberg is one of Europe's major industrial bases, with among others the headquarters of DaimlerChrysler, Porsche and Zeiss.
The city though is among the least concreted urban areas in Europe. More than two thirds of the city is parks, gardens, or woodlands. This can be seen clearly from the a 217-meter tall tv-tower built in the hills of of Degerloch. Stuttgart is also renowned for its ballet and orchestra.
Staatsgalerie, StuttgartThe Staatsgalerie (State Gallery) houses one of Germany's best art collections. It includes work by the German Expressionists (Beckmann, Barlach) in addition to Bauhaus and Blaue Reiter group artisits (Klee, Feininger). See also the post-1945 avant-garde works from both sides of the Atlantic.
Also noteworthy is architect James Stirling's Haus der Geschichte Baden-Württemberg (Museum of the History of Baden-Wurttemberg). This building joins many splendid works by Mies van der Rohe, Walter Gropius, and Le Courbusier located in the city.
Schloßplatz, StuttgartThe city's prosperous history can be seen in the 16th Century Altes Schloss (Old Palace) with its statue of Eberhard, the first Duke of Wurttemberg and the later Neues Schloss (New Palace), once the residence of kings Friedlich I and Wilhelm I. Schlossplatz is the location of the Euro 2024 fan zone in the city.
60% of the city was flattened by World War II bombing, and not one of its historic landmarks escaped damage of some kind. Stuttgart has been rebuilt, however, in a style that makes it one of Germany's most pleasant large cities.
Gottfried Daimler unveiled the world's first gasoline-driven car here in 1886, and the city boasts both the Daimler-Benz Museum and Porsche Museum, well worth a visit for automobile fans.
Near the football stadium, Mercedes-Benz World, including the New Mercedes-Benz Museum opened in 2006 and showcases the car company started by Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz. On show are a large number of the company's iconic cars.
For those who are interested in designer clothes, Hugo Boss and Ulli Knecht call Stuttgart home. Opposite the station, the Knett Passage and Calwer Passage have upscale boutiques. There is also a flea market in Stuttgart on Saturday mornings in the Karlsplatz, which has a statue of King Wilhelm I.
Mercedes Benz Museum, StuttgartThe old section of town is centred on the Schillerplatz with its statue of the famous poet and dramatist Schiller.
For those with cameras, the climb to the top of the 512-metre Birkenkopf [a hill made from the ruins of bombed out buildings during World War 2 and dumped in Stuttgart after the war] will be worthwhile.
It is located to the west of the city and takes about 20 minutes to ascend.
Fernsehturm StuttgartThe i-Punkt Touristik-Zentrum tourist office is located at Konigsstrasse 1A Tel: (0711/2-22-82-40) across from the main station.
Monday-Friday 09.30-20.30
Saturday 09.30-18.00
Sunday 10.30-18.00
From Stuttgart's Echterdingen Airport (tel. 0711 9483388) S-bahn trains (S-2 & S-3) into the city leave every 20 minutes from below the arrival area of Terminal 1 and cost €3. Travel time is 27 minutes for the 14km journey. A taxi will cost around €30.
Munich is a 2-3 hour trip and trains run frequently. Frankfurt takes a bit less than two hours. The station is located just north of the historic area.
Information: tel. 01805 996633.
Tram (Light Rail), StuttgartStuttgart has buses, streetcars, and a subway system. A 3-day travel pass can be obtained for about €14, depending on the number of travel zones. It is valid on all forms of public transportation and is available only to temporary residents staying in a local hotel or guesthouse.
The day pass (Tageskarte) costs around €5. For more info: tel. 0711 2228240. The Stuttcard and Stuttcard Plus offer unlimited travel and reductions at the main tourist sites and various theaters and restaurants.
The A8 Autobahn connects easily to Cologne and Munich and the A81 connects to Wurzburg to the north and Konstanz to the south.
Steigenberger Graf Zeppelin - 5 Star Hotel opposite the main railway station.
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The city boasts several Michelin-starred eateries: Brenner, Cube, Hupperts, Restaurant Christophorus, Speisemeisterei as well as more-down-to-earth establishments for typical Swabian fare - Spätzle noodles, dumplings, soups, and sausages.
Vegans and vegetarians are well catered for in Stuttgart and should head for Soy Club Vegan Restaurant or Heaven's Kitchen.
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The city's numerous beer gardens are a good place to sample local Schwaben Brau. Head for the Biergarten im Schloßgarten right next to the main station, Brauhaus Schönbuch, or Sophie’s Brauhaus to name but three.
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Stuttgart Football Stadium - Mercedes-Benz-Arena
VfB Stuttgart is a strong member of the First Division of Germany's Bundesliga. They have fared well in recent years in both domestic competition and in European club championships.
Former players include Krasimir Balakov, Thomas Berthold, Guido Buchwald, Thomas Hitzlsperger, Sami Khedira, Jürgen Klinsmann and Andreas and Hansi Müller.
Their home MHPArena (formerly Mercedes-Benz-Arena and before that the Gottlieb-Daimler-Stadion) seats 54,500 and was refurbished for the 2006 World Cup. Later it was transformed into a soccer-specific stadium. It will be a venue for Euro 2024.
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