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Stuttgart and The Stuttgart Region
Stuttgart is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg in southern
Germany. The sixth-largest city in Germany, Stuttgart has a population of
593,639 (as of April 30, 2006), while the metropolitan Stuttgart Region has a
population of 2.7 million.
Stuttgart lies close to both the Black Forest and the Swabian Jura. The city
center, situated in a lush valley, ringed with vineyards and forests, close to the
River Neckar, covers an area of 207 square kilometers.
The Stuttgart Region is the nation's fourth largest conurbation - an urban area
comprising a number of cities, towns and villages which, through population
growth and expansion, have physically merged to form one continuous built up
area. The city of Stuttgart is subdivided into 23 city districts (see Map)
Approximately 150,000 companies are located in the Stuttgart region. Some of
the most prominent ones include Daimler AG, Porsche, Bosch, Celesio, IBM and
Hewlett-Packard, all of whom located their world or German headquarters
here. Such famous and prestigious cars as Mercedes-Benz and Porsche are
produced here. The very first prototypes of the eventual VW Beetle were
fabricated in Stuttgart, based on a design by Ferdinand Porsche.
Stuttgart is both an industrial and cultural centre, famous for its ballet, its art
collections and the ‘Königstrasse’ one of the longest shopping precincts in
Germany. Stuttgart is also one of the largest winegrowing regions of Germany.
Stuttgart Attractions
Stuttgart Old Castle (Altes Schloss), the city's oldest palace, lies in the center
of Stuttgart's downtown area. Built around 941, this water-surrounded castle
protected a stud farm (Stutengarten) for breeding horses. The castle was the
residence of the Württemberg dynasty for six hundred years. The residential
palace was moved to Ludwigsburg in the 18th century and the New Palace
(Neues Schloß) was built for Carl Eugen next to the Old Palace. It now houses
the Württemberg State Museum (Württembergischen Landesmuseum ).
Neues Schloss (New Castle) This late baroque castle was built in the years
1746-1797 and 1805-1807 as the official residence of the kings of
Württemberg. It was almost completely destroyed in the Second World War,
but was re-built 1958-1964. In addition to its state rooms, the New Castle also
houses two of the Baden-Württemberg regional government's ministries.
Schlossplatz, a tranquil and open space, proves a welcome relief from the
intense hustle and bustle of the adjacent Konigstrasse. The square has two
fountains flanking the central Jubilaeumssaule, the monument erected to
celebrate the 25th anniversary of King Wilhem I of Wurttemburg's accession.
Television Tower Stuttgart's modern landmark was built between 1954 and
1956 as the world's first television tower made from pre-stressed concrete. The
tip of the antenna reaches 216.61 m. From the top you can enjoy the vineyard
landscape of the Neckar, the Swabian country and the Alb, the Black Forest
and the Odenwald. On many days, you can also see the panorama of the
mountain summits of the German, Austrian and Swiss alps.
Stuttgart Wilhelma is one of the most beautiful botanic and zoological gardens
in Europe. Approximately 9,000 animals of nearly 1,000 different species, exotic
plants, a large Magnolienhain, an aquarium with a crocodile hall and famous
coral fish collection, modern anthropoid house, a bear zone, accessible bird free
flight area are just some of the main attractions. With approx. 1.8 million
visitors per year, it is one of the usually-visited sights in the state Baden-
Württemberg. The Wilhelma zoo is located in Bad Cannstatt.
Museums Stuttgart has numerous museums, including the Württemberg State
Museum (Württembergischen Landesmuseum) the State Gallery Stuttgart,
the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche Museums, the Kunstmuseum Stuttgart and
the "House of History".
The State Gallery is comprised of three buildings. The oldest part of the gallery,
known today as the Old State Gallery, was constructed during 1838 to 1843
by Gottlob Georg Barth as the Museum of Picture Art. In 1984, the Old State
Gallery was joined by the New State Gallery. The Old State Gallery contains
works from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, the New State Gallery contains
art from the 20th century
The Palace Solitude was built between 1763 and 1767 on behalf of Herzog
Carl Eugen. The architecture and layout of the premises was created in a style
between rococo and classic. The ceiling paintings and the frescoes in the
basement were created by Nicolas Guibal. The Akademie Schloß Solitude is
now located here and provides residency programs for artists seeking material,
organizational and spiritual support.
The State Theater features ballet, opera and theater performances and is the
largest of its kind in Europe. It is located within the spacious Opera House
(Großes Haus), which was built between 1909 and 1912 by architect Max
Littmann. The Opera House was one of the few buildings in Stuttgart that was
not damaged during the air raids of the Second World War.
The SI Centre (SI Erlebnis Centrum) From musical theatre, first class hotels
and fabulous dining, to blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and slot machines. That's
just a taste of what the SI Center (SI-Erlebniscentrum) in the Möhringen district
of Stuttgart has to offer. The ambience of the Stuttgart Casino (Spielbank
Stuttgart) is modern and upbeat,. It is open every night until 3 a.m. Visitors
must be 21 years old, smartly dressed and in possession of a passport or
official identity papers. Entrance is just five euros, or nothing if you are
celebrating your birthday – in fact you'll even get a drink on the house.
Shopping In Stuttgart
Stuttgart has a very wide range of shops. Major department stores and
branches of well-known international chains are represented along
Königstraße, Germany's longest pedestrian zone. There are also some highly
exclusive shops in the elegant Calwer, Karl and Eberhardt arcades and
connecting side streets. Breuninger's, the second-largest family-owned
department store after Harrod's in London, is particularly impressive. A visit to
the fabulous Market Hall, built in the Art Nouveau style, is a must. With its
colourful stands, its range of fresh international produce and the wonderful
aroma of different spices, this gem is a treat for all your senses. If you want a
different kind of stroll, why not explore the romantic side streets of the Bean
Quarter (Bohnenviertel) with its boutiques, goldsmiths and antique shops.
Festivals in Stuttgart
The Stuttgart Festival (Cannstatter Volksfest/Cannstatter Wasen) is an
annual two-week festival which Usually itakes place from the end of September
to the beginning of October in an area called the "Cannstatter Wasen". The
extensive Wasen area is located in the Stuttgart city district of Bad Cannstatt,
near the river Neckar.
Stuttgart Spring Festival (Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest) is an annual beer
celebration that takes place between the middle of April and the beginning of
May on the Cannstatter Wasen grounds of Stuttgart's Bad Cannstatt district. It
is slightly smaller than Stuttgart's Cannstatter Volksfest in the autumn, and
therefore occasionally also called "small Wasen"
Germany. The sixth-largest city in Germany, Stuttgart has a population of
593,639 (as of April 30, 2006), while the metropolitan Stuttgart Region has a
population of 2.7 million.
Stuttgart lies close to both the Black Forest and the Swabian Jura. The city
center, situated in a lush valley, ringed with vineyards and forests, close to the
River Neckar, covers an area of 207 square kilometers.
The Stuttgart Region is the nation's fourth largest conurbation - an urban area
comprising a number of cities, towns and villages which, through population
growth and expansion, have physically merged to form one continuous built up
area. The city of Stuttgart is subdivided into 23 city districts (see Map)
Approximately 150,000 companies are located in the Stuttgart region. Some of
the most prominent ones include Daimler AG, Porsche, Bosch, Celesio, IBM and
Hewlett-Packard, all of whom located their world or German headquarters
here. Such famous and prestigious cars as Mercedes-Benz and Porsche are
produced here. The very first prototypes of the eventual VW Beetle were
fabricated in Stuttgart, based on a design by Ferdinand Porsche.
Stuttgart is both an industrial and cultural centre, famous for its ballet, its art
collections and the ‘Königstrasse’ one of the longest shopping precincts in
Germany. Stuttgart is also one of the largest winegrowing regions of Germany.
Stuttgart Attractions
Stuttgart Old Castle (Altes Schloss), the city's oldest palace, lies in the center
of Stuttgart's downtown area. Built around 941, this water-surrounded castle
protected a stud farm (Stutengarten) for breeding horses. The castle was the
residence of the Württemberg dynasty for six hundred years. The residential
palace was moved to Ludwigsburg in the 18th century and the New Palace
(Neues Schloß) was built for Carl Eugen next to the Old Palace. It now houses
the Württemberg State Museum (Württembergischen Landesmuseum ).
Neues Schloss (New Castle) This late baroque castle was built in the years
1746-1797 and 1805-1807 as the official residence of the kings of
Württemberg. It was almost completely destroyed in the Second World War,
but was re-built 1958-1964. In addition to its state rooms, the New Castle also
houses two of the Baden-Württemberg regional government's ministries.
Schlossplatz, a tranquil and open space, proves a welcome relief from the
intense hustle and bustle of the adjacent Konigstrasse. The square has two
fountains flanking the central Jubilaeumssaule, the monument erected to
celebrate the 25th anniversary of King Wilhem I of Wurttemburg's accession.
Television Tower Stuttgart's modern landmark was built between 1954 and
1956 as the world's first television tower made from pre-stressed concrete. The
tip of the antenna reaches 216.61 m. From the top you can enjoy the vineyard
landscape of the Neckar, the Swabian country and the Alb, the Black Forest
and the Odenwald. On many days, you can also see the panorama of the
mountain summits of the German, Austrian and Swiss alps.
Stuttgart Wilhelma is one of the most beautiful botanic and zoological gardens
in Europe. Approximately 9,000 animals of nearly 1,000 different species, exotic
plants, a large Magnolienhain, an aquarium with a crocodile hall and famous
coral fish collection, modern anthropoid house, a bear zone, accessible bird free
flight area are just some of the main attractions. With approx. 1.8 million
visitors per year, it is one of the usually-visited sights in the state Baden-
Württemberg. The Wilhelma zoo is located in Bad Cannstatt.
Museums Stuttgart has numerous museums, including the Württemberg State
Museum (Württembergischen Landesmuseum) the State Gallery Stuttgart,
the Mercedes-Benz and Porsche Museums, the Kunstmuseum Stuttgart and
the "House of History".
The State Gallery is comprised of three buildings. The oldest part of the gallery,
known today as the Old State Gallery, was constructed during 1838 to 1843
by Gottlob Georg Barth as the Museum of Picture Art. In 1984, the Old State
Gallery was joined by the New State Gallery. The Old State Gallery contains
works from the Middle Ages to the 19th century, the New State Gallery contains
art from the 20th century
The Palace Solitude was built between 1763 and 1767 on behalf of Herzog
Carl Eugen. The architecture and layout of the premises was created in a style
between rococo and classic. The ceiling paintings and the frescoes in the
basement were created by Nicolas Guibal. The Akademie Schloß Solitude is
now located here and provides residency programs for artists seeking material,
organizational and spiritual support.
The State Theater features ballet, opera and theater performances and is the
largest of its kind in Europe. It is located within the spacious Opera House
(Großes Haus), which was built between 1909 and 1912 by architect Max
Littmann. The Opera House was one of the few buildings in Stuttgart that was
not damaged during the air raids of the Second World War.
The SI Centre (SI Erlebnis Centrum) From musical theatre, first class hotels
and fabulous dining, to blackjack, roulette, baccarat, and slot machines. That's
just a taste of what the SI Center (SI-Erlebniscentrum) in the Möhringen district
of Stuttgart has to offer. The ambience of the Stuttgart Casino (Spielbank
Stuttgart) is modern and upbeat,. It is open every night until 3 a.m. Visitors
must be 21 years old, smartly dressed and in possession of a passport or
official identity papers. Entrance is just five euros, or nothing if you are
celebrating your birthday – in fact you'll even get a drink on the house.
Shopping In Stuttgart
Stuttgart has a very wide range of shops. Major department stores and
branches of well-known international chains are represented along
Königstraße, Germany's longest pedestrian zone. There are also some highly
exclusive shops in the elegant Calwer, Karl and Eberhardt arcades and
connecting side streets. Breuninger's, the second-largest family-owned
department store after Harrod's in London, is particularly impressive. A visit to
the fabulous Market Hall, built in the Art Nouveau style, is a must. With its
colourful stands, its range of fresh international produce and the wonderful
aroma of different spices, this gem is a treat for all your senses. If you want a
different kind of stroll, why not explore the romantic side streets of the Bean
Quarter (Bohnenviertel) with its boutiques, goldsmiths and antique shops.
Festivals in Stuttgart
The Stuttgart Festival (Cannstatter Volksfest/Cannstatter Wasen) is an
annual two-week festival which Usually itakes place from the end of September
to the beginning of October in an area called the "Cannstatter Wasen". The
extensive Wasen area is located in the Stuttgart city district of Bad Cannstatt,
near the river Neckar.
Stuttgart Spring Festival (Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest) is an annual beer
celebration that takes place between the middle of April and the beginning of
May on the Cannstatter Wasen grounds of Stuttgart's Bad Cannstatt district. It
is slightly smaller than Stuttgart's Cannstatter Volksfest in the autumn, and
therefore occasionally also called "small Wasen"
The coat of arms of Stuttgart shows a black,
rampant horse on a yellow or golden field.
"Stuttgart" is a modified version of "Stutengarten",
in English roughly "mare garden" or "stud farm".
This is due to the origin of the city as a stud farm
where horses were bred for cavalry in the 10th
century
rampant horse on a yellow or golden field.
"Stuttgart" is a modified version of "Stutengarten",
in English roughly "mare garden" or "stud farm".
This is due to the origin of the city as a stud farm
where horses were bred for cavalry in the 10th
century
The Porsche badge,
as seen on the front
of Porsche cars has
the Stuttgart coat of
arms in the centre
of the badge.
as seen on the front
of Porsche cars has
the Stuttgart coat of
arms in the centre
of the badge.
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Stuttgart Festival (Cannstatter Volksfest/Cannstatter Wasen)
Stuttgart Spring Festival (Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest)
Stuttgart Festival (Cannstatter Volksfest/Cannstatter Wasen)
Stuttgart Spring Festival (Stuttgarter Frühlingsfest)
Stuttgart Old Castle
(Altes Schloss) was
built around 941 as
a water-surrounded
castle. Home of the
Württemberg State
Museum
(Altes Schloss) was
built around 941 as
a water-surrounded
castle. Home of the
Württemberg State
Museum
Neues Schloss (New
Castle), formerly the
official residence of
royal family. Now
houses government
ministries
Castle), formerly the
official residence of
royal family. Now
houses government
ministries
Stuttgart Wilhelma Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Mercedes Benz Museum
Porsche Museum
A great view of Stuttgart can be seen from
the TV tower.
the TV tower.
Stuttgart Opera House (Großes Haus)
The Akademie Schloß Solitude
Stuttgart Casino (Spielbank Stuttgart)
Königstraße
Market Hall
Bean Quarter
(Bohnenviertel)
(Bohnenviertel)
Eberhardstraße
Shopping Arcade
Shopping Arcade
Stuttgart Festival
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