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The city of Stuttgart is the center of the federal state of Bavaria-Württemberg and is characterized by its simultaneous location at different altitudes. Throughout the year, the Stuttgart is the center of a variety of events – exhibitions, international festivals, the Canastota National Festival, various sporting events, the European Music Festival and many other cultural events.
The cultural side of this fascinating city is fun for everyone. Local highlights include the most prominent places &ndash Castle, Castle Saltwood, New Castle, Old Castle, state museums and galleries, as well as many other equally interesting sites and facilities. The city is also very interesting for lovers of theater and music.
One of the most interesting places is the castle. It is located in the center of the city, and its foundation dates back to the 10th century. Throughout its history, the castle has undergone many ruins, after which it has been rebuilt repeatedly over a long period of time. Today the Old Castle has the Württemberg Museum as well as the Castle Church, which is located in the south-eastern wing of the castle. It was at this church that King Charles I and Queen Elizabeth were buried. The interior of the castle is adorned with a statue of the first Duke of Würgerburg, who was the Count of Bärt.
In 1843, the State Picture Gallery was opened in Stuttgart, which subsequently became the Museum of Fine Arts. It was the Old Gallery, which operated until 1984, when the New State Art Gallery was built, with James Sterling as chief architect. This project elevated an ordinary, provincial museum to a European level, enabling it to become a standard-bearer of modern archaeology. The beginning of the 2000s was marked by another project, the construction of the Third Building of the State Art Gallery, where the main graphic works are housed. At this museum, one can view collections of 20th-century art, art from 1800-1900, German Baroque art, and Dutch art from 1500-1700, The Italian mural from 1300-1800, the German mural from 1300-1500, as well as many other collections, both contemporary and past.
In Stuttgart you can also visit the Castle of Solitude, which at one time was the representative and hunting castle of the German hero Charles Augen. The construction of the Temple was supervised by Philip de la Goupière – the foremost architect of the time. It was his idea that the castle be styled in a classy style and the facade in a rocky style. Over time, the castle fell into decay and lost its beauty. At the end of the last century, the Solitude was fully restored, and today it is open to anyone who wants it.
The Church of St. Nicholas is a local Russian Orthodox church, built by architect Lüdvig Aizenlohr. Throughout its existence, the church has been repeatedly damaged, but it has been rebuilt over time by the city authorities. Today, this church is not just a cultural monument, but also a landmark of the city, visited by thousands of tourists every year.
The places listed are only a small part of the attractions of Stuttgart. Its a very interesting city with a very rich past and an attractive contemporary look.
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- Air quality: 32 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
- Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
- Religious government: Non-religious
- Population: 620,000 people
- Population density: euro euro empty: 18x18m 324m per person
- GDP: $42,456 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 230V50Hz
- Internet: 30 Mbps
- Best wireless: Simyo
- Pay without cash: No, cash only esp. for foreigners
- Tipping: There is no hard and fast rule about the acceptable amount to tip in Germany. The general custom is a nominal tip, as indicated by the German word for tip (Trinkgeld, or money for a drink). Many people simply round off the bill to the next euro or add a couple more, which is perfectly acceptable.
- Apartment listings: WG-Gesucht
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best taxi: MyTaxi
- Best coworking space: CoWorking 711
- Online electronics shop: Amazon
- Best hospital: Klinikum Stuttgart
- Best short-haul air carrier: Air Berlin
- Best intl air carrier: Lufthansa
- Monthly costs for expat: $1800
- Monthly costs for family: $3800
- Monthly costs for local: $1100
- Meal: $10
- Small Cola: $2.5
- Beer 1 Pint: $5
- Coffee: $3
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