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Discover Germany

September 28, 2010

Stuttgart is known as the home of luxury carmakers Mercedes and Porsche, but is also significant because of its innovative architectural legacy.

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Castle Solitude in Stuttgart
Castle Solitude is one of Stuttgart's architectural highlightsImage: picture-alliance/dpa

Stuttgart's architecture spans from the Renaissance style of the Old Castle to the art nouveau Market Hall and the postmodern Neue Staatsgalerie. It's a cityscape of contrasts.

The city's automotive heritage can be seen in two spectacular showrooms exhibiting icons of Germany's car history, including the first Porsche and the Mercedes-Benz 300SL coupe with red leather seats.

Stuttgart also has a rich arts scene with lots to offer for opera, theater, and ballet lovers.

Click on the video link below for a personal tour of the southern German city. Bernd Miller takes us on a drive through his hometown in his classic car, stopping at the Rococo-style Solitude Castle, the market hall, and Stuttgart's oldest wine tavern, Zur Kiste.

Text: DW-TV

Editor: Kate Bowen