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Colors of Stuttgart - traditions, festivals, mentality and lifestyle

Stuttgart 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 lasts for two weeks; it is comparable with those arranged in Munich. Every year, the holiday is visited by over three million foreign visitors; however, it won’t be difficult to find a suitable place for beer tasting.
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In contrast to the crowded Munich festival, quite calm and measured atmosphere reigns in Stuttgart. The story of the bright national holiday is very interesting; it was first held in 1818. The holiday was timed to the opening of the Hohenheim University and has been celebrated annually. Originally celebrations lasted for only one day. Locals enjoyed their favorite treats and beer and organized interesting events and fairs.
Over the years, the festival's program expanded. In the early 20th century, the celebration was held for 3 days; in 1920, it has taken 5 days. Since 1860, beer has been the main symbol of the holiday; during the festival, it just flows like water. Since 1972, the festival has been celebrated not less than 14 days; in addition to tasting beer, it provides a lot of interesting entertainment options. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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Seven huge tents are set in the city, but holidaymakers also have an opportunity to go to one of the local pubs, restaurants or bars. Those who are indifferent to beer would like the festival too, because it has a very diverse entertainment program. Fun rides, concerts, colorful fairs and street performances, tasting of gourmet treats and cooking classes, exciting tours and sporting events - these are just a small part of activities that are included in the festival program.
Stuttgart Konigsbau Music fans will be interested to visit Stuttgart in the first half of July, when the city hosts the brightest musical event, Jazz Open Stuttgart. Lots of famous performers take part in the festival; enchanting open-air concerts are its main feature.
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Unique landmarks in Stuttgart and around

Mercedes-Benz Museum

From the series “Top 16 Most Exotic Elevators and Lifts in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Stuttgart center - 4.3 km.
The museum is also designed in a futuristic style, so it is no wonder that you can see the pills-like, flashy-blown-up elevator cabins in it. The neo-storey museum building is spiral-shaped. Traditionally, all the excursions through the museum begin with the lift, as the first exposition of the museum is presented on the last floor. The futuristic elevators still have an interesting secret - their ride is accompanied by the sound of the booming racing car. … Read further

Bath Friedrichsbad

From the series “Most Extraordinary Thermaes, Baths and Saunas in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Stuttgart center - 68.6 km.
Modern Baden-Baden will also surprise its guests with a unique historical bath complex. In 1869, at the initiative of the Duke of Frederick I, beautiful public baths were built in the city, which became a tribute to the traditions of the past centuries. Once upon a time in the territory of the modern city there were ancient Roman baths, bathing in which was the best way to restore physical and emotional health. The historical baths of Friedrichsbad are characterized by an incredibly beautiful design. Rare species of marble and wood were used for their decoration. … Read further

Aalen

From the series “The Scariest Mines in the World”
Check on the map:   Distance from Stuttgart center - 67.9 km.
Travelers who prefer walking through the deserted dark subterrenes have to go to the German town of Aalen. Here is the deserted iron ore mine, which is currently available for a visit. Production of iron ore in this field has begun in 1635; during hundreds of years the network of underground labyrinths has being risen to enormous scale. Today, its total length is about 6 kilometers. … Read further

Traditions and festivals in cities around Stuttgart

Karlsruhe
Karlsruhe is a beautiful city with rich history and cultural traditions. Travelers, who manage to visit the city during the days of one of the national holidays, have an opportunity to get acquainted with traditions and customs of local people. One of the most popular ... Open »
Baden-Baden
For many travellers from different countries of the world Baden-Baden is closely associated with healing springs, luxurious casinos and horse races that take place at the internationally famous hippodrome Iffezheim. The massive horse races, which attract many travelers ... Open »
Ulm
It was carrying a twig for a nest in its beak, and the twig was parallel to the ground. Builders were delighted with such a simple and ingenious solution of the problem; they easily carried timber through the gate and decided to thank the wise bird. The small stone ... Open »
Mannheim
In the spring, the city holds an annual Time Warp festival dedicated to the innovations of modern technology. Mannheim is the birthplace of many famous inventors who glorified these places in the late middle ages. Today, one of the city's museums tells tourists about ... Open »
Konstanz
Festival main event is huge sea fireworks. It's the biggest fireworks in Europe with hundreds of missiles light up the sky attracting thousands of rapturous spectators. In addition to performances of street actors, musicians and circus artists, in the festival program ... Open »
Wurzburg
The history of the city numbers more than two thousand years. During this time traditions and culture of the local people have changed a lot and many new customs have appeared. Today Würzburg is primarily known as a successful wine region, as well as a major center of ... Open »
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