Sightseeing in Stuttgart - what to see. Complete travel guide

Nowadays Stuttgart has the right to claim the title of "the world’s car capital". Even people, who are not interested in the automotive industry, will correctly link the name of the city with «Mercedes-Benz» brand. In this city are located two large automobile museums (Mercedes-Benz and Porsche).

Authentic traditions, festivals and lifestyle of Stuttgart inhabitants

Many travelers associate Stuttgart with high quality beer; every year the city hosts a grand celebration, the Stuttgart Beer Festival. The Beer Festival is held at the end of September and …

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However, the city is also one of most important and largest cultural centers in both Germany and Europe. Tenths of thousands of tourists arrive here to admire the churches of the city (Domkirche St. Eberhard, Stiftskirche Stuttgart, Leonhardskirche, Hospitalkirche) and enjoy the beauty of the city’s squares (Konigstrasse, Schlossplatz, Schillerplatz, Marktplatz). Simply no one can be left indifferent after viewing the city’s palaces and castles.

Of course, besides its amazing automobile museums Stuttgart is proud of other prominent places - National Gallery, Museum of Art, Museum of Wine, Linden Museum, etc. Hegel Museum is also located in this city. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Excursion over cultural sights of Stuttgart - 'must visit' points of interest

The rich cultural and historical heritage of Stuttgart has found expression in its unique sights. Here there are picturesque streets with an abundance of architectural monuments and old …

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Young guests of this place will be surely fond of the city’s zoo and botanical garden. The local planetarium offers fascinating educational programs. Probably, all Europeans have heard of Friedrichsbau Variete and Porsche-Arena. Besides them there are also two theatres in the city.

In the center of the historic district, there is the Old Castle. It was a large construction once but has been only partially preserved to this day. The castle was built for defensive purposes in the 10th centuries. Today, travelers can see it after the reconstruction of the 16th century. Nowadays, the old castle serves as a museum, the collection of which includes unique historical exhibits.

Your active city break in Stuttgart. Attractions, recreation and entertainment - best places to spend your day and night here

Every day spent in Stuttgart can be special thanks to a huge choice of entertainment options. One of the most fascinating objects is the Cannstatter Wasen amusement park. In addition to an …

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The symbolic place that is a starting point of many sightseeing tours is the Palace Square. There are incredibly beautiful buildings of the 19th century. In the center of the main city square, you can see the Jubilee Column installed after Wilhelm I. There are the most fascinating palaces around the square. Here, you can drop in different restaurants and interesting stores. In summer, the square is always decorated with fountains and different landscape attractions.

One of the most magnificent monuments in the baroque style is the Castle Solitude built for Charles Eugene, Duke of Württemberg. The castle had been in private ownership until the 18th century and then served as a military school. This school became world-famous due to the fact that Friedrich von Schiller graduated from it. Since the 20th century, the castle has been serving as an art academy.

Advices to travellers: what you should know while being in Stuttgart

1. Travelers arriving to Stuttgart Airport can easily get to the city center by train. It runs from early morning to midnight; the interval between trains is 20 minutes. Train tickets are …

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As for monuments of the early Middle Ages, the Minster built at the turn of the 10th-11th century is worth being mentioned. The temple is distinguished by quite a strict design. Noble dukes had been buried here for many years. Now, the old church attracts with its unique medieval decorative elements, including frescoes created in the 13th century. This old building is the main Lutheran church in the city. After the reconstruction, it has had a lot of Gothic features.

The most unusual cultural venue in Stuttgart is the Schweine (Pig) Museum. For German people, pigs are some of the most respected symbols that bring good luck. The museum occupies the spectacular historical building. Its main collection includes figures of pigs of different materials. In total, the museum collection contains over 40 000 exhibits. If considering the specificity of the museum, it is visited by many tourists with children.

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Sights around Stuttgart from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'

Bath Friedrichsbad

From the series “Most Extraordinary Thermaes, Baths and Saunas in the World”

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Distance from Stuttgart center - 68.6 km.

Baths of Friedrichsbad are considered one of the most beautiful thermal complexes in the world. Despite their fascinating historical appearance, they are equipped with the latest technology. Visitors will have rest in an atmosphere of complete comfort. The building where the complex is located, has also a huge historical value. It is an excellent example of the Renaissance style. One of the main secrets of Baths of Friedrichsbad is an underground museum, which can be visited by all those wishing to explore the preserved walls of ancient Roman baths, which are more than 2000 years old. … Read further

Aalen

From the series “The Scariest Mines in the World”

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Distance from Stuttgart center - 67.9 km.

Before traveling, all participants must wear helmets and special cloaks, which will protect them from low ceilings and dripping water. Tunnels of the mine are very long and narrow, and the most spacious site is called Railway Station, that’s a place where the workers were waiting for the train. This place really looks like a real station, furthermore there is a small platform with benches. There are a few narrow shaft and tunnels available for hiking. Old equipment has survived in the underground labyrinth; nowadays it’s gathered in some interesting installations. A tour along Aalen mine promises to be an interesting and frightening experience at the same time. … Read further

Steinheimer Becken

From the series “Largest Meteorite Craters on Earth”

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Distance from Stuttgart center - 65.8 km.

Researchers were engaged in studies for more than a decade. In 1978, a museum for those interested in the history of the fall of the meteorite was opened right in the crater. This geological area also features two tiny and incredibly lovely towns, Steinheim and Sontheim. One of the main attractions of these places is an ancient monastery. From the tourist point of view, Steinheim crater it is considered one of the most interesting and attractive in the world. … Read further

Sightseeing in Stuttgart - what to see. Complete travel guide

Sights around Stuttgart from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'

Bath Friedrichsbad

Aalen

Steinheimer Becken

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