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Set in the magnificent surroundings of the Swabian Mountains on the edge of the Black Forest, Stuttgart boasts one of the most beautiful locations of any German city. While it may not be considered one of Europe’s architectural gems, it is nevertheless one of its greenest, wealthiest and most culturally dynamic cities, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.

The city was founded in the 10th century by one of the sons of Emperor Otto I. Stuttgart thrived throughout the history of the Holy Roman Empire, but following its dissolution by Napoleon became part of the independent kingdom of Württemberg. Following the establishment of the German Empire in 1871, Stuttgart was incorporated into the Reich and rapidly became one of its most important economic centres. For this reason the city was heavily bombed during the Second World War, with the result that virtually all of the historic city was destroyed. A few of Stuttgart’s oldest buildings have been restored to their former grandeur, but by and large Stuttgart today is of modern construction. It is also home to many of the world’s leading hi-tech companies and Germany’s automobile industry, including the headquarters of Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and Daimler-Chrysler. Indeed, the Porsche and Mercedes-Benz museums are among Stuttgart’s most popular tourist attractions.

But while Stuttgart’s architectural reputation may not be one of Europe’s finest, its cultural standing is second to none. It is home to the State Gallery, which hosts some of the greatest 19th and 20th century masterpieces, the State Theatre, the Stuttgart Opera and the Stuttgart Ballet. Visitors looking for a more relaxing time, however, can take advantage of Stuttgart’s many parks and open spaces. The city is one of Europe’s greenest, offering visitors plenty of wide open spaces in which to unwind and watch the world go by. And with one of Germany’s most vibrant music and entertainment scenes, including the Germany's second-largest Oktoberfest celebration, regardless of whether visitors are looking for a raucous or a relaxing time, they are sure to find it in Stuttgart.

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