Stuttgart

Tucked away in the Royal Gardens you can find a 19th-century palace now housing the Natural History Museum of Stuttgart. Come here and discover the evolution of living beings from prehistory to nowadays. The museum’s centrepiece is a 13 metre-long pollack whale.

The SI-Centrum is an entertainment venue with two theatres hosting musicals, a cinema, a casino and a spa. Of course, there are also several restaurants, bars and cafes.

The Porsche Museum is a unique place to learn more about the world-famous, iconic car. In the exhibition, which covers an area of 5600 square metres, you'll find about 80 vehicles and 200 smaller items on display. The museum is housed in a futuristic building designed by the Viennese architects Delugan Meissl.

The Sepulchral Chapel (Grabkapelle) was erected by King Wilhelm I in loving memory of his deceased wife. This monument of Swabian classicism was built from 1820 to 1824 by court building master Giovanni Salucci. Located on Württemberg Hill, the chapel is surrounded by picturesque vineyards and has one of the most beautiful viewing points of Stuttgart.

The Stuttgart State Gallery is one of Germany's foremost art museums, presenting works of art from eight centuries an temporary exhibitions on an area of 9000 square metres. The colourful post-modern expansion was designed by star architect James Stirling and houses a modern art collection from painters of the 20th century.

The Württemberg State Museum is a historical museum where you can learn more about the region and its past. It is located in the Old Castle overlooking Schillerplatz and has celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2012.

19 springs in the district of Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt produce 220 million litres of mineral water a day. In Europe, only Budapest has larger mineral water resources. Have a relaxing break and enjoy this natural asset in one of the most poular spas of Stuttgart: Das Leuze Mineralbad.

This residential estate is a fine example of Modernist housing. It was built in 1927 under the supervision of Mies van der Rohe and 17 European architects worked on the project, including Le Corbusier. One of the buildings he designed is now a museum attracting architecture lovers from all over the world.

After 20 months of construction time, the television tower in Stuttgart began to work on 5 February 1956. Since then, it has been an architectural model for television towers worldwide. It reaches an impressive height of 216.61 metres, which means from the top of this landmark you can enjoy a beautiful view of the city.

Opera, ballet and theatre performances all await you at the "Staatstheater Stuttgart". Its two main beautiful buildings, the Opernhaus and the Schauspielhaus, host shows almost every day of the year. Check the theatre's website to discover what's on and broaden your cultural experience in Stuttgart.

The Palace Square in the heart of the city is surrounded by historic buildings and modern architecture at the same time. With the Old and the New Palace on one side and the unique art museum on the other, there's lots to see in this area. Königstraße, Germany's longest shopping precinct, conveniently passes through the "Schlossplatz", as the locals call it. During the summer months, the Palace Square becomes a popular meeting point. You can decide to grab a coffee with a view in one of the surrounding cafés or just relax on the grass and watch the people pass by.