Best known as the home of Porsche and Mercedes-Benz,
Stuttgart is also one of Germany's major wine-growing
regions and possibly Germany's greenest city with 20%
of its acreage protected by a preservation order.
Stuttgart's main square called 'Schlossplatz' provides
a crash course in many forms of architecture. The Stock
exchange, renaissance style 'Altes Schloss' (old castle) and
the baroque 'Neues Schloss' (new castle), with the classical
'Königsbau', Art Nouveau 'Kunstverein' and some beautiful
modern buildings display Stuttgart's constant importance over
the centuries.
The area around Stuttgart is known for its cuisine.
Dishes like 'Spätzle', 'Maultaschen' or 'Zwiebelkuchen'
are best tried in one of the many comfortable and relyxed restaurants.
For the more daring and adventurous a visit to the local casino
might be an alternative.
However, the city is not only known for past achievements. Today,
Stuttgart is home to a vibrant youth culture: "Die
Fantastischen Vier", "Massive Töne" or "Freundeskreis"
have made Stuttgarta hiphop stronghold supported
by an enthusiastic local scene.
