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Stuttgart is the capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg and the administrative region of Stuttgart. This southern Germany city is situated in the center of the densely populated southwestern Stuttgart Region of Germany, close to both the Black Forest and the Swabian Jura. Currently Stuttgart is the 6th biggest city in Germany. The city center is located in a fertile valley, surrounded by vineyards and forests and close to the River Neckar. Stuttgart with its metropolitan area (the political entity "Stuttgart Region" extended by the closed by cities of Ludwigsburg, Böblingen, Esslingen, Waiblingen, Göppingen and their respective districts [kreise]) is one of the most high up and well-known German towns, mainly thanks to its cultural, administrative and huge economic significance.
Stuttgart is a lively city with high-class art and culture, charming recreation activities and great shops. Stuttgart's habitants really do know how to throw a party, the zinging Stuttgart Beer Festival, the traditional Wine Festival and the atmospheric Stuttgart Christmas market are just three of the city's famous events.
Although the German national drink is beer, Stuttgart is Germany's biggest winemaking region. Sausages are popular here, but Stuttgarters prefer the ravioli-like Maultaschen.
Stuttgart was established in the 10th century. Its name is a modern version of the original Stutengarten ("mare's garden").It is most well-known for its automotive industry; both Porsche and Mercedes-Benz have their headquarters and car museums there.
Stuttgart'a Tourist Attractions & Sites
Wandering around the city's center is like taking a journey back in time through the history of architecture, with works of art, such as the medieval Old Palace, the baroque New Palace, the stunning Art Nouveau market hall and the Bauhaus-style Weissenhof housing estate granting the city its typical feel.
The Medieval Old Palace and the Baroque New Palace
Nowadays the Old Palace stands on the site where Duke Luitolf of Swabia once herded his horses. With its secluded courtyard, the palace reflects the splendor of the old ducal town. Today it is home to the Württemberg State Museum. Just a stone's throw away is the outstanding baroque building of the New Palace. Schlossplatz square with its 30 meters column is the heart of the city and a well-liked gathering place.
Weissenhof housing estate
The Weissenhof housing estate, one of the main examples of modernist architecture, was erected in 1927. The leading architects of the time submitted their plans for model homes, built in the Bauhaus and Neues Bauen tradition, to be shown at the German Work Federation exhibition in Stuttgart .Eleven show homes built for the exhibition are still in existence and inhabited.
Art Nouveau Market Hall
One of the most striking market halls in Germany, it was constructed as a food market and warehouse between 1912 and 1914 on where the old vegetable market hall used to lie. Fresh flowers, fish, meat, vegetables and fruit, exotic produce and spices are being on sale there on a daily basis. There is a small restaurant on the first floor and a gallery from where there is a terrific vision of the turmoil of the market.
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