Stuttgart

Germany Updated Oct 2026

Stuttgart, Germany, makes a car city behave like a hill town: more than 400 stairways climb its steep basin, past vineyard rows and garden walls, while the Zacke cog railway rattles toward Degerloch. Leave the engine off. Often the best view comes after a climb, with the city opening below in rooftops, vines and wooded ridges.

Stuttgart, Germany Photo: Margo Evardson / Pexels
Attractions
12
Trip length
2–3 days
Best season
May–September; September for grape-harvest walks

Why Stuttgart

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Royal Stuttgart gathers around Schlossplatz, where the late-Baroque New Palace faces broad lawns and the Old Castle keeps a Renaissance courtyard behind its walls. A short walk away, James Stirling’s 1984 Neue Staatsgalerie turns museum-going into an architectural detour, with bright rails and a circular open-air rotunda.

The hills keep the countryside close, and local wine is part of ordinary city life: ask for a Viertle, the traditional quarter-liter, with a plate of Maultaschen or Kässpätzle. At the 1914 Markthalle, light falls through the skylit hall onto stalls selling regional produce and food from farther afield.

Cars belong here as history as much as industry. The Mercedes-Benz Museum traces the automobile from 1886 through a nine-level double helix; across town in Zuffenhausen, Porsche’s collection puts racing models beside the familiar 911. Together, they make Stuttgart’s identity feel less like a corporate slogan and more like a city still arguing about how people should move.

  • The car, told twice

    Stuttgart’s two car museums have very different rhythms: the Mercedes-Benz Museum spirals through nine levels in a double-helix building, while Porsche’s white, cantilevered museum in Zuffenhausen puts racing cars close enough to hear in its engine-sound stations. Together they trace the automobile from 1886 to the track.
  • Modernism with a local address

    At the Weissenhof Estate, Le Corbusier’s 1927 houses sit within a UNESCO-listed experiment in modern living; across town, James Stirling’s 1984 Neue Staatsgalerie turns museum-going into a walk through pink rails, green metalwork and an open-air rotunda. Stuttgart’s architecture is rarely content to behave.
  • A city climbed on foot

    More than 400 hillside stairways, the Stäffele, link the basin to vineyards and quiet residential streets; the reward is a city that keeps appearing between rooftops. For a wider view, ride the Zacke cog railway uphill from Marienplatz or climb the 217-metre TV Tower, the world’s first reinforced-concrete telecommunications tower.
  • Art beyond the gallery walls

    The Staatsgalerie pairs old-master paintings with the original geometric costumes from Oskar Schlemmer’s 1922 Triadic Ballet, while the Stuttgart Ballet carries John Cranko’s dramatic legacy onto the stage. Here, a museum visit can end with a performance a few streets away.

Places to Visit

Not every monument, just the ones we'd walk you past ourselves.

All 108 places in Stuttgart

Neighborhoods

Where to wander, by quarter — each with its own rhythm.

  • Mitte

    The city center is a compact sequence of palaces, galleries and places to eat: start at Schlossplatz, then look in at the Markthalle or the Kunstmuseum’s glass cube. After dark, the lanes around Hans-im-Glück-Brunnen fill with taverns and bars.
  • Bohnenviertel and Leonhardsviertel

    These old quarters preserve narrow cobbled lanes and the scale of a former craftsmen’s and wine-growers’ neighborhood. Browse antique shops and studios, then settle into a Weinstube for Swabian dishes or a glass of local wine.
  • Lehenviertel and Stuttgart-Süd

    South of the center, Gründerzeit apartment blocks frame a more residential stretch of cafés, ice-cream shops and neighborhood pubs. Marienplatz makes a useful starting point for exploring on foot or catching the Zacke uphill.
  • Bad Cannstatt

    Stuttgart’s oldest borough pairs mineral baths and historic streets with the half-timbered Klösterle, dated to 1463. The district also reaches the Neckarpark, home to the Mercedes-Benz Museum and Cannstatter Wasen festival grounds.
  • Zuffenhausen

    Porscheplatz gives this northern district its visitor focus: the Porsche Museum’s angular white building displays historic road cars and racers, including the 911 and 917. Interactive engine-sound stations make the collection audible as well as visual.
  • Weissenhof

    The Weissenhof Estate was built in 1927 for a Deutscher Werkbund exhibition directed by Mies van der Rohe. Its modernist houses include Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret’s pair, now a museum and part of a UNESCO World Heritage listing.
  • Degerloch

    Ride the Zacke from Marienplatz up the hillside and the city basin gradually falls away beneath you. Degerloch is a good place to understand Stuttgart’s steep geography without treating the climb as a mere inconvenience.
  • Killesberg

    North of the center, 50-hectare Killesbergpark offers gardens, a miniature railway and the Killesbergturm, a slender 40-meter observation tower. It’s a leafy counterpoint to the city’s museums and palace squares.

Plan your trip

Before you go

Getting There
Stuttgart Airport (STR), about 13 km south of the center, is the main gateway; Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport (FKB) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) are farther alternatives. Long-distance trains arrive at Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof, with regional hubs at Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt, Stuttgart-Vaihingen and Flughafen/Messe. By road, the A8 connects Karlsruhe and Munich, the A81 runs toward Heilbronn and Singen, and the A831 feeds in from the southwest.
Getting Around
In 2026, the VVS network combines the Stadtbahn, Stuttgart’s metro-style light rail with 17 named routes, and seven S-Bahn routes: S1–S6 and S60; buses, the Zacke cog railway and the 1929 forest funicular fill in the gaps. RegioRadStuttgart bike-share has more than 250 stations, and the Grünes U links parks on an 8 km route. A one-zone day ticket is listed at €6.90 in the app or €7.40 at machines; the airport needs a two-zone ticket, and StuttCard PLUS adds VVS travel to museum admission.
Climate & Best Time
Typical monthly lows and highs span about 1–19°C in spring, 12–25°C in summer, 2–20°C in autumn and −2–6°C in winter. Rain falls year-round, with wetter spells and summer thunderstorms around May to July; February is among the drier months. May to September is the busy outdoor season, while late November and December draw Christmas-market crowds; May, June and September are good bets for milder weather and room to wander.
Language & Currency
German is the official language, and you’ll hear the Swabian greeting “Grüß Gott” alongside standard German; English is common at major museums, hotels and transport hubs. Germany uses the euro (€); keep some cash for small bakeries, traditional wine taverns and public toilets, even though cards work at many larger businesses.
Safety
Stuttgart is generally a low-risk city for visitors, but keep an eye on bags around Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof and Arnulf-Klett-Platz, especially late at night. Call 110 for police or 112 for fire and medical emergencies.

From Mare Garden to Motor City

A Württemberg seat remade by courts, industry, war, and reinvention

  1. c. 90 CE

    Rome Crosses the Neckar

    Roman forces established a fort and civilian settlement at what is now Bad Cannstatt, guarding roads and crossings along the Neckar. Fragments of that frontier world survive beneath a district better known today for its springs and factories.

  2. c. 950

    A Stud Farm Gives Its Name

    Local tradition traces Stuttgart’s name to a horse-breeding estate, or Stuotgarten, in the Nesenbach valley. The story links the city’s beginnings to horses rather than a castle or a Roman road, though its exact date and founder remain uncertain.

  3. c. 1083

    Conrad Founds a Dynasty

    Conrad I of Württemberg established his power at Wirtemberg Castle, on a hill above the Neckar Valley within present-day Stuttgart. The surviving record is patchy, but the castle became the family’s ancestral seat and gave its name to the dynasty that would rule the region for centuries.

  4. 1229

    Stuttgart Enters the Record

    A papal charter issued by Gregory IX provides the first surviving formal mention of Stuttgart. By then, the settlement had town status and was beginning to matter beyond the valley that sheltered it.

  5. 1311–1315

    A Siege Interrupts Württemberg Rule

    Imperial forces besieged and captured Stuttgart during the conflict known as the Imperial City War. The town passed under Esslingen’s control before Württemberg rule was restored in 1315; power here could still change hands at the end of a siege.

  6. 1321

    The Dynasty Moves Its Dead

    Count Eberhard I moved Württemberg’s collegiate chapter and family burial place to Stuttgart’s Stiftskirche. The church’s bells and stone vaults marked a change in the town’s role: it was becoming the dynasty’s administrative and ceremonial center.

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  1. 1482

    A Divided County Reunites

    The Treaty of Münsingen reunited the Württemberg lands, which had been divided between Stuttgart and Urach. Eberhard V made Stuttgart the capital of the restored territory, giving the town a firmer place at the heart of regional government.

  2. 1495

    Württemberg Becomes a Duchy

    At the Diet of Worms, King Maximilian I elevated Eberhard V to duke. Stuttgart became the seat of a duchy, and its rulers could now frame their authority in terms broader than a county’s borders.

  3. 1514

    The Poor Conrad Revolts

    Peasants rose against Duke Ulrich’s taxes in the revolt remembered as the Poor Conrad uprising. The rebellion was crushed, but the Treaty of Tübingen that followed secured rights for Württemberg’s estates and placed a limit on ducal power.

  4. 1534–1537

    The Reformation Takes Hold

    After regaining Württemberg, Duke Ulrich introduced the Protestant Reformation, making Lutheranism the state religion. Monastic property changed hands, and parish life across Stuttgart was reshaped by new church rules and a different sound of worship.

  5. 1553–1578

    The Old Castle Turns Renaissance

    Duke Christoph rebuilt the Altes Schloss as a Renaissance residence, replacing the feel of a medieval fortress with an arcaded courtyard and more formal rooms. Its stones still hold the shift from defensive stronghold to courtly address.

  6. 1634–1648

    War Leaves a Hollow City

    After the Catholic victory at Nördlingen, imperial and Spanish troops occupied Stuttgart, while Duke Eberhard III fled into exile. Looting, hunger, and plague helped cut the population from about 10,000 to roughly 4,500 by the war’s end.

  7. 1693

    French Forces Exact Their Price

    During the War of the Palatine Succession, French armies under Mélac brought military pressure and heavy demands for money to Württemberg. Stuttgart faced the cost of invasion in requisitions and war contributions, even as nearby towns suffered more direct destruction.

  8. 1738

    Joseph Süß Oppenheimer Is Executed

    After Duke Karl Alexander’s death, court financier Joseph Süß Oppenheimer was arrested and condemned in an antisemitic show trial. He was executed outside Stuttgart on February 4, 1738; the case exposed how quickly political blame could be turned into persecution.

  9. 1746–1807

    A New Palace Reorders the Center

    Duke Carl Eugen began the Neues Schloss on the site now facing Schlossplatz, building a grand residence that took decades to complete. The court returned to Stuttgart after years drawn toward Ludwigsburg, and the palace gave the city center a new ceremonial scale.

  10. 1770

    Hegel Is Born in Stuttgart

    Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel was born in Stuttgart and spent his childhood here, attending the Eberhard-Ludwigs-Gymnasium before leaving for university. His birthplace on Eberhardstraße is now a museum, a quiet address for a philosopher whose ideas would travel far beyond the city.

  11. 1775

    Schiller Enters the Karlsschule

    Friedrich Schiller transferred to Duke Carl Eugen’s military academy in Stuttgart, where strict routines and supervision shaped his early years as a writer. He drafted The Robbers while a student; its defiant energy would soon make the young dramatist a problem for the court.

  12. 1818

    A Harvest Festival Begins

    After famine years following the Tambora eruption, King William I and Queen Catherine backed agricultural relief and improvement. Their first Cannstatter Volksfest mixed livestock, crops, and public celebration: a royal response to hunger that became an annual gathering.

  13. 1845

    Railways Reach the Neckar

    Württemberg’s first railway opened between Cannstatt and Esslingen, carrying passengers and goods past the Neckar. The new line shortened distances that had once depended on roads and river traffic, helping set the pace for Stuttgart’s industrial growth.

  14. 1849

    The Rump Parliament Is Dispersed

    After the Frankfurt Parliament collapsed, its remaining democratic deputies gathered in Stuttgart as the Rump Parliament. On June 18, Württemberg troops broke up the assembly by force, ending a last attempt to keep the German revolution alive through debate.

  15. 1886

    Daimler and Maybach Build a Motor Car

    In Bad Cannstatt, Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach fitted their compact petrol engine to a four-wheeled carriage. Their workshop belonged to a city beginning to turn mechanical experiments into an industry, though the automobile’s story had more than one inventor.

  16. 1886

    Bosch Opens a Workshop

    Robert Bosch founded a workshop for precision mechanics and electrical engineering in Stuttgart. It began modestly, but the company would build its reputation on solving the practical problems hidden inside machines, including reliable ignition for fast engines.

  17. 1918

    The Monarchy Gives Way

    As revolution swept Germany, King William II abdicated in Stuttgart on November 30. Württemberg became a democratic republic within the new German order, and the royal residences lost their old political purpose almost overnight.

  18. 1927

    Modernism Takes Shape at Weissenhof

    Under Mies van der Rohe’s direction, the Deutscher Werkbund built the Weissenhof Estate as a public argument for modern housing, with designs by Le Corbusier, Walter Gropius, and others. The two Corbusier houses later became part of a UNESCO World Heritage listing in 2016.

  19. 1938–1944

    Persecution Reaches the City

    During the November 1938 pogrom, the Old Synagogue on Hospitalstraße was burned and destroyed. From 1941 to 1944, more than 2,500 Jewish people from Stuttgart and Württemberg were deported, many through the Killesberg transit camp; disabled people were also murdered under the Nazi regime’s so-called euthanasia program.

  20. 1940–1945

    Air Raids Tear Through Stuttgart

    Allied aircraft struck Stuttgart in 53 major raids, targeting rail lines and industrial works as well as the city itself. By the war’s end, bombing had destroyed about 68 percent of the center and killed roughly 4,500 people, including forced laborers.

  21. 1945

    French Troops Capture the City

    French forces entered Stuttgart on April 21–22, ending Nazi rule in the city. The occupation changed again that July, when Stuttgart became part of the American zone, setting the terms for its postwar reconstruction.

  22. 1952

    Stuttgart Becomes a State Capital

    The merger of Württemberg-Baden, Baden, and Württemberg-Hohenzollern created the state of Baden-Württemberg, with Stuttgart as its capital. A city battered by war now housed the institutions of a newly assembled federal state.

  23. 1956

    A Concrete Tower Changes the Skyline

    The 217-meter Fernsehturm opened on Hoher Bopser, designed by engineer Fritz Leonhardt. The world’s first television tower built from reinforced concrete rose above the city like a slender lookout, its form soon copied far beyond Stuttgart.

  24. 1961–1973

    John Cranko Remakes the Ballet

    South African choreographer John Cranko took charge of the Stuttgart Ballet and built a company known for expressive story ballets such as Onegin and Romeo and Juliet. Rehearsal rooms and stages in Stuttgart became the base for a company that drew international attention without leaving its home city behind.

  25. 1977

    Stammheim Becomes a National Flashpoint

    The trial of Red Army Faction leaders at Stuttgart-Stammheim turned the prison and its purpose-built courtroom into the focus of West Germany’s political crisis. On October 18, Andreas Baader, Gudrun Ensslin, and Jan-Carl Raspe died in prison after the failed hijacking of Lufthansa Flight 181.

  26. 1984

    Stirling’s Gallery Opens

    James Stirling’s Neue Staatsgalerie opened beside the older museum, pairing pale stone with a vivid green handrail and a pink circulation ramp. Its playful route through the building made the act of entering an art museum part of the architectural argument.

  27. 2006–2009

    The Car Gets Two Museums

    The Mercedes-Benz Museum opened in Bad Cannstatt in 2006, its nine-level double helix arranging vehicles around the long history of the automobile. Porsche followed with a museum in Zuffenhausen in 2009, making Stuttgart’s industrial identity something the city could examine, not merely manufacture.

  28. 2010–2011

    Citizens Challenge Stuttgart 21

    Plans to replace the main railway station with an underground through-station brought large demonstrations, and police clashed with protesters on September 30, 2010. A 2011 referendum rejected ending the state’s participation in the project, while the new city library opened nearby as another sharp change to the center’s architecture.

  29. 2024

    Stuttgart Hosts Euro Matches

    Stuttgart’s MHPArena hosted matches during UEFA Euro 2024, bringing national teams and supporters to a stadium with a long history under changing names. The city’s international stage had shifted from royal court and industrial workshops to football under floodlights.

Who lived here

  • Engineer and inventor · 1834–1900

    Gottlieb Daimler

    Worked in Cannstatt, now part of Stuttgart

    Daimler established his workshop in Cannstatt and worked there with Wilhelm Maybach on a compact, high-speed engine. The Mercedes-Benz Museum gives that local experiment a long echo, tracing how an early motor vehicle became part of everyday life.

  • Automotive engineer · 1875–1951

    Ferdinand Porsche

    Founded his engineering office in Stuttgart in 1931

    Porsche opened his Stuttgart engineering office in 1931, before a car carried his name; the firm first worked on technical projects for other clients. The museum in Zuffenhausen turns that quieter beginning into a story told through prototypes, road cars and racers.

  • Artist and choreographer · 1888–1943

    Oskar Schlemmer

    Born in Stuttgart

    Born in Stuttgart, Schlemmer made dancers look like moving geometry in his Triadic Ballet, first performed in 1922. The Staatsgalerie keeps original costumes from the work; their sharp shapes still feel oddly at home in a city that prizes design.

  • Choreographer · 1927–1973

    John Cranko

    Led Stuttgart Ballet from 1961 to 1973

    Cranko took charge of Stuttgart Ballet in 1961 and shaped its international reputation with narrative works such as Onegin. His name remains attached to the city’s ballet school and repertory, a legacy measured in dancers learning and performing the work.

Where to Eat

Where locals actually book dinner — not the tourist menus.

Insider tips

Small things that change how the city treats you.

  • Airport by S-Bahn

    From Stuttgart Airport, take S2 or S3 to the central station; the ride takes about 25–27 minutes. The airport is in Zone 2, so check the two-zone fare before you travel.
  • Respect the Stäffele

    Stuttgart’s historic stairways climb steep hillsides, while the central pedestrian zone is mostly flat. Wear shoes with good grip if you’re heading uphill to viewpoints or vineyards.
  • Carry Small Cash

    Keep a little cash for small bakeries, butcher shops, traditional wine taverns and public toilets. Cards work at many larger businesses, but cash remains useful at smaller ones.
  • Check Ticket Zones

    Compare a VVS day ticket with separate rides if you’ll use transit repeatedly; groups of up to five can use a group day ticket. Check the app for current fares and zones.
  • Tip the German Way

    At a sit-down meal, rounding up or adding about 5–10% is customary. Tell the server the total you want to pay before handing over cash or tapping your card.
  • Watch Your Luggage

    Keep bags and valuables close around Hauptbahnhof, especially in crowds and late at night. Use the same everyday caution you would at any busy transport hub.
  • Choose Mild Months

    May through September suits hillside walks and outdoor meals; September brings grape-harvest season. Pack a light rain layer, since summer showers are common.
  • Try Markthalle Stuttgart

    The 1914 market hall has more than 30 regional and international food stalls under its skylit roof. It’s a useful stop for sampling local specialties in one place.

Frequently asked

Is Stuttgart worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you enjoy automotive history, modern architecture and city views from steep hillsides. The Mercedes-Benz and Porsche museums make the car story tangible, while the Weissenhof Estate and the Stäffele show a very different side of the city.

How many days in Stuttgart is enough?

Plan on 2–3 days for the central sights and one or both automotive museums. Add another day if you want to visit Wilhelma, explore the hillside viewpoints or take a trip to nearby Esslingen or Ludwigsburg.

How do you get from Stuttgart Airport to the city centre?

Take S2 or S3 from Flughafen/Messe to Stuttgart Hauptbahnhof or Stadtmitte; the trip to the central station takes about 25–27 minutes. Weekday trains run roughly every 15 minutes, and the airport-to-centre journey requires a two-zone ticket.

Is Stuttgart safe for tourists?

Stuttgart is manageable for visitors using ordinary city precautions. Keep an eye on bags around Hauptbahnhof and stay alert late at night in busy areas, as you would in other cities.

How much does public transport cost in Stuttgart?

Fares depend on the zones you travel through and how you buy your ticket. Central Stuttgart is in Zone 1, while the airport is in Zone 2; compare VVS day tickets with individual rides and check the app for current prices.

Is Stuttgart expensive for visitors?

Your costs depend on how many paid attractions you visit and how often you use transit. If you’re planning several museums, compare the StuttCard with individual admission; for multiple journeys, check whether a VVS day ticket suits your plans.

All Places to Visit.

108 places to discover

Mercedes-Benz Museum
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Mercedes-Benz Museum

Schloßplatz
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Schloßplatz

Castle Solitude
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Castle Solitude

Landesmuseum Württemberg
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Landesmuseum Württemberg

Linden Museum
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Linden Museum

Kunstmuseum Stuttgart
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Kunstmuseum Stuttgart

Old Castle
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Old Castle

Theaterhaus Stuttgart
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Theaterhaus Stuttgart

University of Stuttgart
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University of Stuttgart

Hoppenlau Cemetery
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Hoppenlau Cemetery

Killesbergpark
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Killesbergpark

Stuttgart Cathedral
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Stuttgart Cathedral

Mhparena
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Mhparena

Wirtemberg Castle
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Wirtemberg Castle

Bad Cannstatt
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Bad Cannstatt

Weissenhof Estate
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Weissenhof Estate

Staatsgalerie Stuttgart
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Staatsgalerie Stuttgart

Württembergische Landesbibliothek
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Württembergische Landesbibliothek

Bundesstraße 10
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Bundesstraße 10

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Solitude Race Track

Porsche-Arena
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Porsche-Arena

Fernsehturm Stuttgart
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Fernsehturm Stuttgart

Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
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Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle

Pragfriedhof Stuttgart
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Pragfriedhof Stuttgart

Gazi-Stadion Auf Der Waldau
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Gazi-Stadion Auf Der Waldau

Stuttgart-Mitte
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Stuttgart-Mitte

New Palace
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New Palace

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Akademie Schloss Solitude

Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart
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Stadtbibliothek Stuttgart

Haus Der Geschichte Baden-Württemberg
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Haus Der Geschichte Baden-Württemberg

Schlossgarten Stuttgart
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Schlossgarten Stuttgart

Birkenkopf
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Birkenkopf

Hegel House
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Hegel House

Württemberg Mausoleum
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Württemberg Mausoleum

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Scharrena Stuttgart

Schloss Hohenheim
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Schloss Hohenheim

Stuttgardia
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Stuttgardia

Fernmeldeturm Stuttgart
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Fernmeldeturm Stuttgart

Fangelsbachfriedhof
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Fangelsbachfriedhof

Staatsoper Stuttgart
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Staatsoper Stuttgart

Uff-Kirchhof
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Uff-Kirchhof

Villa Berg
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Villa Berg

Berg
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Berg

Friedrichsbau
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Friedrichsbau

Neues Lusthaus Stuttgart
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Neues Lusthaus Stuttgart

Standseilbahn Stuttgart
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Standseilbahn Stuttgart

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University of Stuttgart Library

Library of Contemporary History
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Library of Contemporary History

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