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Stuttgart - The State Capital

February 21, 2015

Stuttgart is the largest city in Baden-Württemberg, it's the state capital and an economic and cultural center.

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Porsche Museum
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Anyone planning to visit Stuttgart should definitely make time for a few cultural highlights. A performance at the Staatstheater is an absolute must. The Stuttgart Opera has won many awards, and is one of Europe's leading opera houses. Also known for its excellence - and for its controversial choreography - is the Stuttgart Ballet. Those interested in art should definitely pay a visit to the Staatsgalerie and the Kunstmuseum. Stuttgart also boasts two major automobile exhibitions: the Mercedes Benz Museum and the Porsche Museum.