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Stuttgart, located at the river Neckar, has just under 600,000 inhabitants (more than 3 million in metropolitan area) - and is the capital of the southwestern German state of Baden-Wurttemberg. The town dates back to 900's, but was trading rights no later (1200s).
Stuttgart is perhaps best known for its auto industry, as both the Mercedes Benz / Daimler Benz and Porsche have their main businesses here. Among the attractions there is both a Mercedes Benz Museum and the Porsche Museum in the city.
However, there are also plenty of interesting, old architecture, both inside and outside the center. The old square Schillerplatz is in a unique position, since it is surrounded by monumental buildings that Stiftskirche (1100s, rebuilt in Renaissance style in the 1500s), the Altes Schloss (First built in the 1300s, but it was rebuilt in Renaissance style in 1500-number) and the old administration building Alte Kanzlei (1598). The city's largest open space - Schlossplatz - looms the enormous Neues Schloss (approx. 1770). Among the sights of the city must also Württemberger mausoleum from the 1820s mentioned - and the newer eye-catcher: The 217 meter high TV tower (1956).
A popular tourist attractions are also Wilhelmina - Europe's only combined zoo and botanical garden. The plant was originally built as a royal residence in 1846.
Stuttgart International Airport is located 13 miles south of downtown.
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