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The capital of Baden-Württemberg has about 590.000 inhabitants and is the centre of one of the most powerful industrial regions of Germany. Stuttgart is situated in the lovely valley of the Neckar and lies amidst of forests and vineyards which extend right into the city centre. 19 mineral springs with extensive spa and bathing facilities add to a variety of recreation offers. On the last poll (2003) residents assigned high marks to their town: "81 percent do like to live here".

Stuttgart has a lot to offer! Stuttgart ...

... the "green" city. Stuttgart lies amidst of forests and vineyards, numerous parks invite to stay. From the Palace Garden to the "Killesberg" the so called "green U" spreads. Due to the International Gardening Exhibition in 1993 several smaller parks have been assembled to one large green corridor of 8 km in length.

... city of culture and entertainment. Stuttgart offers a wide range of theatres and playhouses providing almost everything from ballet and classical concerts over musicals and variety theatres to puppet and amateur theatres. Numerous museums and galleries cover almost all aspects of interests. Looking for entertainment you'll find various pop and jazz concerts, annual festivities, cinemas, clubs, discos and more.

... the sport city. For several decades Stuttgart has become known a first rate and popular venue for national and international sporting events. However, sport in Stuttgart is not only valued by spectators and professionals. About 440 sports clubs and organisations provide more than 70 alternatives to physically exercise on all levels.

... the city of architecture. Lots of architecturally interesting buildings form the townscape of Stuttgart. The Old and the New Palace, together with other buildings around the Palace Square, the main station, the New and the Old State Gallery to name just a few of the many buildings in the centre. The TV Tower (the town's landmark and first in the world of its type, built in 1955), the "Wilhelma" (Zoo and Botanical Gardens in Moorisch style), the Weissenhof Estate (the famous Federation for Work Exposition of 1927 which established the "international Style" of architecture, featuring buildings by Mies van der Rohe, Le Corbusier, Walter Gropius, Hans Scharoun and others), the Solitude Palace, the Hohenheim Palace to name just some more of the outstanding examples of architectural works in and around Stuttgart.

... and higher education. In the field of higher education Stuttgart claims a leading position in Europe: its universities, universities of applied science and academies meet with global approval in research and education. A special characteristic of this location is the close linking between high-tech, studies focused on practical skills and the exchange of reqirements and knowledge in partnership with the industry.

... the capital of the "State of Poets and Thinkers" - and inventors Gottlieb Daimler was one of the latter. In 1882 together with Wilhelm Maybach he developed the first gasoline motor and thus lay the foundation of what is nowadays one of the biggest corporate groups in the word, the Daimler-Chrysler AG.

... und its surroundings. The Stuttgart surroundings attract with their scenic landscape and various lovely towns like Bietigheim, Ludwigsburg or Esslingen. Located in the south-west of Germany Stuttgart is a perfect starting point for trips to the Black Forest, the Swabian Mountains, the Lake of Constance as well as the adjoining countries Austria, France or Swizzerland.

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