wer balloon flight, the first mo - torboat and, of course, the au- tomobile. Futuristic Mercedes Returning us to the present is Mercedes-Benz and the arc - hitectural wonder of a muse- um that represents the most modern building of its kind in the world, and the only muse- um that presents the complete history of the automobile indu- stry. Here you can see plen- ty of interesting things – from fascinating old models to tho- se that competed on the wor- ld’s most famous racetracks. However, the Mercedes Muse - um isn’t only of interest to lo- vers of cars, as it represents a true pearl of modern archi- tecture. Wondrous library Stuttgart is also home to so - me unexpected gems, such as the City Library on Mailänder Platz. A minimalistic white cu- be, it is a paradise for lovers of books and architecture! The City Library that only opened to the public in 2011 could be described succinctly as a cube
within a cube decorated with cubes. Dubbed the most beau - tiful library of the modern era, it delights not only book lovers, but also fans of architecture. The interior is entirely white, so only books add colour to this peaceful edifice and all attenti - on is focused on them. It con- sists of a central library, mobi- le and e-library, which together boast more than half a million titles and media on an area of 18,000 square metres. Mini Oktoberfest The city’s Bohnenviertel distri - ct is home to small galleries and family shops that have re- sisted the ravages of time. Just a few kilometres away,
vineyards offer walking tra- ils and wine tastings – perfe- ct for autumnal days. Stutt - gart shines in October thanks to the Cannstatter Volksfest, representing one of the largest folk festivals in Germany, often dubbed “the Mini Oktoberfest”. Alongside traditional beer and food, this event has a homely and authentic atmosphere, wi- th lots of music and local cu- stoms. One of the world’s greatest ever philosophers, George Wi- lhelm Friedrich Hegel, was born in this city on 27 th August 1770 at 53 Eberhardstrasse. That building is today known as Hegel House and is a must for anyone visiting Stuttgart...
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