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Stuttgart
Stuttgart, federal capital of the state of Baden-Württemberg, experienced an unforgettable sporting world event in the summer of 2006 - the 2006 FIFA World Cup. For four weeks millions of fans from all over the world celebrated a happy, gripping and unforgettable football festival in Stuttgart's delightful city centre.
In 2007 Stuttgart - "European Sporting Capital 2007" - again invites visitors to participate in more international top-level sporting events. And apart from sport there are numerous other good reasons for visiting this vibrant city and its beautiful and exciting surrounding region.
The new, sensational Mercedes-Benz Museum is unique worldwide. This spectacular museum documents the Mercedes legend with an exhibition of 160 fascinating vehicles. Stuttgart's famous "temples of the muses" will also be staging a host of promising exhibitions. And for all musical fans the new musical "The Three Musketeers", due to open on 12th November 2006 at the SI-Erlebnis-Centrum, is an absolute must.
The state capital also welcomes thousands of visitors to its annual festivals - the elegant Summer Festival, the convivial Stuttgart Wine Village, the traditional Cannstatt Beer Festival and the nostalgic Stuttgart Christmas Market.
The magnificent castles and palaces, historic towns and splendid vine - yards in the Stuttgart region entice visitors to enjoy wonderful walks, cycle tours and boat trips on the River Neckar and the many idyllic lakes.
Festivals and markets
Throughout the year, Stuttgarters celebrate many festivals: the Spring Festival, Summer Festival, Wine Village, Cannstatter Fair and the Stuttgart Christmas Market are the largest of the many further festivals which take place in the entire region.
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