Surrounded by mountains with dense forests and lush, sloping vineyards, Stuttgart is not only renowned for its dynamic industry, but also for its cultural events and institutions.
First-time visitors should start their tour of Stuttgart at the Schillerplatz square. The Altes Schloss (a Renaissance palace), the Stiftskirche (Collegiate Church of the Holy Cross, Stuttgart’s most famous landmark) and the Fruchtkasten (Granary), an old warehouse from the Renaissance period, are all well worth a visit.
The next stop on your tour should be the Schloßplatz square with the Neo-classical Königsbau and Neues Schloß (a Baroque building that now houses government offices).
Do not miss the famous Wilhelma, the largest zoological and botanical garden in Europe.