Germany city of Stuttgart - Part 1

Germany city of Stuttgart - Part 1

Stuttgart, the city in Southwest Germany, the city of the world famous cars, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz! ! ! ! Stuttgart is the 6th largest city in Germany, belongs to the Baden Wurttemberg region.

Here are a few words about the history; Stuttgarten dated on the 10th century was a stud farm of Herzog Luidolf’s horses therefore took its name and coats of arms.

In the 13th century it named Stuttgart and became the official capital and residence of Count Ebenhard. Later in the first half of the 19th century it became more an industrial region and changed the history of technology with a new era. During the Second World War Stuttgart was heavily damaged by air raids but was quickly rebuilt when war was over.

Southwest’s Germany’s capital has it all, from ground palaces and expansive parks to leading edge architecture and two world famous automobile museums. Strolling is a pleasure in the compact downtown, where pedestrians have priority. The elegant New Palace dominates the main square and In the city’s historic heart is the Old castle whose Renaissance courtyard hosts concerts in summer and at Christmas. Often rated as Germany’s “Opera house of the Year “ is the beautiful Stuttgart State Theatre home to ballet, concerts and of course Opera. As for shopping the Koningstrasse is Germany’s longest shopping street, stretching for nearly one mile, nearby is the legendary Breuninger, the luxury department store, as well as designer boutiques. Relax in cafe’s eat in traditional taverns or contemporary restaurants, and taste the local wine, produced in vineyards just outside the city. As you approach the outskirts you will be amazed by the hundreds of vineyards towering abeam and above the autobahn.

Old masters and giants of the 20th century make the State Art Gallery one of the finest collections in Europe. Contrast Canaletto, Rembrandt and Rubens with Cezanne, Monet and Matisse. Add in American stars such as Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol, and this is a must for any art lover.

Nearby in a futuristic building that looks like a giant glass box, the Stuttgart’s Art Museum is devoted to contemporary art. Works by Otto Dix are focus of the permanent collection.

Another place for families or individuals is Wilhelma Zoo, the only park in Europe that combines a zoo with botanical gardens- in the grounds of a 19th century palace. Favourite attraction is the monkey’s breeding centre.

Continued on Stuttgart part2