Stuttgart - one of Germany's wealthiest cities

Stuttgart is the capital and largest city of the state of Baden-Württemberg. It lies in the southwest of Germany on the Neckar River. It is inhabited by more than 630,000 people.

Stuttgart's residents were involved in horse breeding in the Middle Ages - hence the city's name, which means stud in Old High German. Also the coat of arms of Stuttgart with a black mare on a yellow background refers to these traditions, which in recent times have been replaced by the automotive industry - the city is primarily famous for the factories producing Mercedes and Porsche cars.

Stuttgart - sights and attractions of the city

The city is better known for its automobiles and fine wine than for its monuments. However, Stuttgart offers many attractions and buildings of historical value that are worth seeing.

Schlossplatz and Neues Schloss

The Schlossplatz is the largest square in the city, once just an enclosed area used for parades and other military ceremonies. Within the square you'll find the Neues Schloss, or New Palace, an 18th-century Baroque building with as many as 365 chambers modeled after the Palace of Versailles. Only part of the building is currently open to the public, as its interiors are the headquarters of the Württemberg Ministry of Finance.

Altes Schloss or Old Castle

The origins of this fortress date back to the 10th century. The building was the residence of the counts and later the dukes of Württemberg. Over the years, the castle has been rebuilt several times, as well as extensively rebuilt after considerable damage from World War II. Today, the inside is home to the state museum, whose collections also include paintings by Rembrandt and Rubens.

Stiftskirche

The church was built in 1240 on the site of an earlier church dating back to the 10th century. It was rebuilt in the late Gothic style in the 15th century, and the last major reconstruction took place after World War II.

Fernsehturm TV Tower

This symbol of Stuttgart is a nearly 217-meter tower with a restaurant and viewing platform at the very top. It was the first in its category to be built of reinforced concrete.

Stuttgart Opera House

This opera house is famous for its excellent chorus and is one of the most important and largest in Europe. It has won the title of "Opera House of the Year" as many as six times.

Mercedes and Porsche Museum

The Mercedes Museum has been operating in the city since 2006. Inside you can see more than 160 models of cars of the brand, starting from the first, oldest cars to the latest versions. In addition, the place gives visitors an interesting introduction to automotive history. On the other hand, at the Porsche Museum, car fans have the opportunity to admire all models of these exclusive cars.

Kunstmuseum - Museum of Modern Art

The museum is located in a glass cube-like building and has more than 15,000 exhibits by world-renowned artists such as Otto Dix and Dieter Roth in its collection. In the evenings it is spectacularly illuminated, so you can clearly see what is inside.

State Gallery

Staatsgalerie Stuttgart has one of the largest art collections in Germany and is one of the country's most visited museums. It features a large collection of 20th-century paintings, paintings by Dutch and Italian masters, and numerous works of German Renaissance art.