Stuttgart City Guide
First impressions on entering the city centre (the visitor's first view is highly likely to be on emergence from the central railway station) are of a predominance of modern architecture.
The centre nevertheless has an attractive ‘open' feel. That it is at the heart of one of Germany's most prosperous regions is evident in the high quality of its shops, the many restaurants and its general atmosphere of calm well-being.
It is not without its historical monuments, but the overriding feel is one of a smart modern city entirely in keeping with the image of one of its principal exports, Mercedes Benz cars. Other major industries associated with the city include the Bosch empire.
The capital of the former Kingdom of Württemberg lies close to the banks of the River Neckar, and boasts, in its Bad Canstatt district, some of western Europe's biggest mineral spas.
During the Cold War period, Stuttgart served as headquarters for US forces throughout Europe and Africa (EUCOM). It achieved a certain notoriety during the 1970s, when it was a focal point for the Baader-Meinhof activities terrorist group's trials.
Stuttgart today is an interesting, if not architecturally stunning, city, with a pleasant atmosphere and a strong emphasis on arts, in the heart of rich surrounding winelands.
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