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A Germanic tribe called the Alemanni inhabited the area around Stuttgart until the Romans took over in the first century AD. They built a fortress at Cannstatt and stayed until the 5th century. After they left the region was inhabited a series of rulers of took control, including Charlemagne and the Frankish Empire to name just a couple.
In 950 the Duke Liudolf von Schwaben founded a stud farm in the area from which the city took its name. The region became industrialized in the 19th century and the inventions of Gottleib Daimler and Robert Bosch revolutionized the city. Subsequently Stuttgart became one of the leading motor manufacturers in Europe. World War 11 brought with it heavy bombing by the Allies but after the war Stuttgart was quickly rebuilt and many of the buildings lovingly restored.
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Bad Cannstatt Mineral Baths - Stuttgart’s famous mineral springs have attracted visitors from the beginning of the 19th century. The two principal baths are the Mineralbad Cannstatt and the Mineralbad Leuze; they both feature hot and cold mineral baths, saunas, hot tubs and swimming pools. Minerlbad Leuze is family orientated with bright colours, children’s pool, playground and waterfall.
Porsche Museum - The museum displays a fabulous collection of seriously sexy cars, including racing models, classic cars and recent prototypes. A must for all lovers of sports cars.
Schlossplatz – This is the main square in Stuttgart and it’s an architectural dream with the varied styles of the surrounding buildings. The elegant Baroque Neues Schlos with its 40 plus mythological statues on the roof. The 16th century Altes Schlos across the street on Schllerplatz which offers an elegant, colonnaded Renaissance courtyard. And not to be missed is Alexander Calder’s Mobile a modern sculpture purchased by the City in 1981.
Mercedes-Benz Museum - Celebrating the work of the Gottleib Daimler and Carlm Benz who began to make cars, separately, in the late 19th century, this museum tells the story of their partnership. There are over a 100 cars on display, including the first car ever constructed. Herr Daimler’s original workshop where he built the first generation of Mercedes Benz now houses a very elaborate modern exhibit. A must for car lovers.
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Wielandshohe – Alte Weinandshohe. For a special night out try the cooking of star chef Vincent Klink He and his wife, Elisabeth run their restaurant. in the suburb of Degerloch. Its worth the journey as the food is delicious. As far as possible, all the products are sourced locally or are homemade and the wine list is exemplary.
Der Zauberehrling – Rosenstr 38. This hotel restaurant makes good use of organic products used to produce a menu, which includes a number of regional favourites. There is a lovely terrace on which to drink your coffee on summer evenings.
Alter Fritz – Feuerbacher Weg 101. This small country mansion is in a lovely location high up on the wooded Killesberg Hill is just a 15 minute bus ride from the main station. The restaurant serves good food at reasonable prices
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Radio Bar – Rotebuhipl 23. Pulsating House music gets the party going in this place. Popular with a young crowd who live it up on the dance floor.
Zap – Hauptstatter Str. 40 this glitzy club is popular with the local smart set.
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| Stuttgart Christmas market - . The market is over 300 years old, in earlier times the visitors were entertained by tightrope walkers, jesters, dancing bears etc. These days this beautiful market has dozens of enchantingly decorated stalls, a fairyland for children and an open-air ice rink |
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