Stuttgart

Stuttgart is the capital and largest city of the German state of Baden-Württemberg, with around 630,000 inhabitants. The city is known worldwide as the headquarters of Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, making it a global center of automotive engineering and innovation. Stuttgart lies in a valley surrounded by vineyards and is famous for its high-tech industry, universities, and cultural institutions. The city hosts the Stuttgart Ballet, one of the world's leading ballet companies, and the Stuttgart State Opera. Stuttgart also features numerous parks and green spaces, including the Wilhelma zoological-botanical garden.