Stuttgart is the 6th largest city
in Germany (pop. 2.7 mil) and the capital of the state of Baden_Wurttemberg in the south of the
country. Visitors to this glorious city
are often surprised that it is one of the greenest in Europe. With a reputation for being the "Cradle of the automobile", travelers often forget that
Stuttgart is a city well-endowed with parks and vineyards and is situated in
the heart of one of Germany's largest wine-growing regions.
At the heart of Stuttgart lies a series of
gardens that locals refer to as the Green U.
This is a perfect destination for families or cyclists looking to enjoy
a day outdoors. Within the Green U, be
sure to visit the Schlossgarten
which is a castle garden dating back to 1350.
Another park worthy of mention is the larger Rosensteinpark which
borders Stuttgart's Wilhelma zoo and botanical gardens.
For historical sites, start at Stuttgart s
largest square, the Schlossplatz<. From here, it s a short distance to many of
Stuttgart s finest attractions. A few
examples are the Stiftkirche
(the Collegiate Church), the Altes
Schloss (the Old Castle), the Alte Kanzlei (the Old Chancellery), the Neues Schloss (the New Castle), and the K nigsbau (the King's Building), just
to name a few.
For those more interested in contemporary
sites, be sure to visit the the sensational
Mercedes-Benz World, where 160 vehicles are on permanent display. View not only the earliest models but also
the latest series production vehicles.
Porsche is also opening a new museum in Autumn of 2008.