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The Porsche Museum
– This museum is smaller than the planned Mercedes Benz one, but still covers the development of the ultimate sports car in great detail. It includes famous models including the Spider, 346 and the more up to date versions that can be seen on the city streets.
The Stuttgart TV Tower
– The TV tower offers the best views of the city and the surrounding area. It was first opened in 1956, and at 217metres high is one of the highest in the country. It has an observation deck open to the public at 150metres.
Schlossplatz
- Located in the heart of the city, the Schlossplatz, or Palace Square, is the heart and lungs of this historic region. The square is flanked by some of the most beautiful buildings in the city, including the Staat Theater (see left), the Neues Schloss (The New Palace) and the Königsbau which acted as the city’s stock exchange until 1991.
Carl Zeiss Planetarium
– The Planetarium is one of the most famous in the country.
Rotenberg Chapel
– This chapel, located to the south of the city centre, was built as the final resting place for Katharina, the wife of King Wilhelm I in the early 1800’s. It offers fantastic views of the city.
BMW Museum
– For all car enthusiasts, this is an essential stop in Munich. The museum is part of the BMW factory.
Shopping
Stuttgart is not renowned in Germany as a shopping Mecca. The city centre main retail spine, Königstrasse runs from the Hauptbahnhof in the north, to Eberhardstrasse in the south – a distance of around 1.2km. The pedestrian street is lined at the north end with the familiar German names such as Karstadt and Kaufhaus, as well as international brands such as Footlocker and Puma.
There is a market, selling fruit and vegetables as well as local gifts three times a week in Marktplatz. During the run up to Christmas this is the main location for the Christmas Markets. Finally, there are a number of good shops as well as eateries in the underground passage linking Königstrasse to the Hauptbahnhof.
For more in-depth information, check out Stuart Fuller’s Fans Guide To German Stadiums 2005/06
