Back in Stuttgart for the 2nd time because the day trip back during Easter just left me asking for more. Was convinced by Jason to come back also because of Burg Hohenzollern, which is featured in another story album.
The Swabian Metropolis continues to strike me as a very organized city surrounded by well-designed, well-engineered and well-built structures. I'd go as far as to say that Stuttgart is one of the best Science and Technology cities I've come across.
Was delighted to get a second chance to explore it in greater detail, not just the architecture and museums, but also the Swabian food too.
Here's the very beautiful Ludwigsburg Palace in all its glow under the 6pm sun!
(Written & Posted on 5th August 2014)
Arrived in Stuttgart in the midst of gloomy weather and light rain. So by the time the rain (kinda) stopped, we were past Schlossplatz, done with the Landesmuseum Württemberg (Württemberg State Museum) at the Altes Schloss. So here we were at Schillerplatz with Schiller and the Stiftskirche in the background.
Here's someplace you'll only go if you've got the Stuttcard: the Schweine Museum. Anything you can dream of being piggy is right in here, from Christmas trees to buses and even to Mick Jagger! If you're asking "why the coat?", then I can only say, "Spring never came and Summer's not coming"
Here's a Swabian delight at Kursaal Bad Cannstatt. It's a Zwiebelrostbraten, which is grilled beef served with a red wine sauce, sauteed onions and roasted potatoes. Not too sure if it's the right place to have it, because it was quite a pinch on the pockets. Ouch!
Kursaal (Spa Hall) or at least that's what it was formerly used for. It's now used by Kursaal Bad Canstatt as a restaurant. It's located within Kurpark in the Bad Canstatt area, which is quite a distance out from Stuttgart's city centre.
Fast forward to Day 3 because Day 2 was spent at Burg Hohenzollern. Here we are, in the Mercedes Benz Museum going through some bits of its history.
I must admit that I know nothing about cars and to me, as long as it, along with its accessories (especially the A/C), works, I'm fine with it. Still, this is one nice car! :)
Here's an example of why I say Stuttgart buildings are well-designed. Most people might find the Mercedes Benz Museum weird because of its structure but it sure does stand out and it serves it purpose as a museum housing its history.
You've still got to get a picture with the Mercedes Benz insignia while at the museum even though there's one at Stuttgart HBF.
Spent a little too much time at Mercedes so we rushed over to the Porsche Museum which is at the opposite end. Certainly not as big, but its got its nice cars too. Love to see the Police "fitted" with speedy cars. There's a Need for Speed for cops too eh?
Here's the Porsche Cayman S... And that's as far as I can go in terms of telling you what car it is. I'm just clueless about cars.
Here's Jason being his usual cool self in the Porsche 911 S Cabrio.
My turn to take a seat in the Porsche 911 S Cabrio. That's as close I'll ever get to driving a Porsche, simply because this sort of car is just not for me.
Just outside the Porsche Museum. Another example of a building that's designed and built in a very unconventional way. The idea of these "specially built" buildings is, to me at least, signature Stuttgart.
Even though Stuttgart is full of modern buildings, the historical ones are still very well preserved. Here's the majestic fountain within the garden at the Ludwigsburg Palace.
The opposite side of the Ludwigsburg Palace. Probably not as popular as the Schönbrunn, but most certainly more impressive.
When in Germany, you've just got to have Schweinshaxe (Pork Knuckle)! Unbelievably huge one served at the Brauhaus Schönbuch and way more affordable as compared to Kursaal.
When I arrived in Stuttgart for the first time, it was this signature tower at the HBF that welcomed me. So on the last night I was there, it had to be the same one to bid me farewell, but this time, it's nicely lit up just after sunset.
Stuttgart was lovely once again and I really enjoyed it even though it was my second time. Who knows, I'll be back again in future for other reasons. Until then, Auf Wiedersehen,
Schwabenmetropole!
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