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Things to do in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany: The Best Architectural Buildings
Discover the best top things to do in Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany including Mercedes-Benz Museum, Historische Altstadt, Munsterplatz, Freiburg Cathedral, Staatsgalerie, Ulmer Rathaus, Ulmer Muenster, Maulbronn Monastery, Monastic Island of Reichenau, Church of St. Kilian (Kilianskirche).
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1. Mercedes-Benz Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8,161 reviews
The Museum celebrates the automobile invented by Carl Benz in 1886: it relates its history and tells its stories, bringing both alive by placing them in the context of technology, day-to-day life, social history and popular culture. More than 160 vehicles of all types are the main protagonists. They range from some of the oldest automobiles ever built to legendary racing cars and futuristic research vehicles. Together with other exhibits, they form the centrepiece of the permanent exhibition covering a total of 16,500 square metres in twelve rooms. This unparalleled world can be discovered on two tours that follow a 'Legend' and 'Collection' narrative.
Reviewed By swiftblink - Gartringen, Germany
A mazing museum of automotive history, brilliantly laid out in a logical fashion with very good information relating to world history as you start from the top at the beginning and work your way down to the present at the bottom. Lots to see and some great photo opportunities. Take plenty of time. 2hours at least. The shop at the end of museum is good but a bit pricey. And we were lucky, in front of museum was a classic car meeting that day. Many american muscle cars to see.
2. Historische Altstadt
3. Munsterplatz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,509 reviews
This town square, built next to and named after Freiburg's famous cathedral, is still a major center of the city's social activity.
Reviewed By Tanina
There is a nice market near the Cathedral. And Rote lange is absolutely tasty! And next week-end we had fish sandwiches. As well as bought some samples of German sausages and French cheeses. Besides we bought some of the farmer produce of an excellent quality for daily use which was very helpful as we were staying in an apartment nearby for 9 days with self service! Recommend very much!
4. Freiburg Cathedral
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4.5 based on 2,490 reviews
Reviewed By maryjos742 - Tallahassee, United States
The market surrounds the the cathedral in the center of the old section of town. The market gives the square a vitality with vendors selling local, seasonal produce, flowers, food, and other products. Concerts on the cathedral's organ occur every Saturday morning and feature both traditional and contemporary works. You can take tours of the cathedral by the docents and even visit the workshop where new stonework is carved using traditional tools.
5. Staatsgalerie
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 583 reviews
With its rich collection of masterworks dating from the fourteenth century to the present, the Staatsgalerie Stuttgart is among Germany’s most popular museums. Both its impressive museum complex and its holdings mirror the link between tradition and modernity. The Staatsgalerie Stuttgart presents its superb collection on some 9,000 square metres of exhibition space offered by the old building of 1843, the famous post-modern Stirling Building, and the Steib Halls constructed in 2002. Among the prominent holdings are the approximately 400,000 works belonging to the Department of Prints, Drawings and Photographs, Early Swabian panel painting and outstanding examples of nineteenth-century Swabian Neoclassicism. The chief emphasis of the museum collection is undoubtedly the Classical Modern period with art spanning the years from 1900 to 1980. Special highlights here are Oskar Schlemmer’s Figurines for the Triadic Ballet of the early 1920s, Henri Matisse’s famous Backs (1909-‒30), numerous works by Picasso including the sculptural group The Bathers (1956), and the Joseph Beuys room installed by the artist himself.
Reviewed By Moonamuslim
A large collection of paintings and sculptures - among which there are certainly several great masterpieces - even for ordinary art lovers. But not only that. The Neue Staatsgalerie in Stuttgart, by architect James Stirling, is a masterpiece of postmodern architecture all over Germany. The construction alone is worth a visit. The water feature in front of the building with its green, curved windows, the exterior and interior architecture, as well as the large, round courtyard. Centrally located and easily accessible. Definitely worth a visit - for adults! Probably less suitable for children and adolescents. There are always special exhibitions. Can be visited well in every season.
6. Ulmer Rathaus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 332 reviews
Reviewed By M9286PVbriant
The Rathaus exterior was beautiful. The murals painted on the building looked almost new although it is a very old building.
7. Ulmer Muenster
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4.5 based on 1,880 reviews
Reviewed By Honighase - San Damiano d'Asti, Italy
The interior of the minster was much more impressive than I had expected. The modern stained glass windows are unique. And of course going up the highest steeple in the world is an extraordinary experience.
8. Maulbronn Monastery
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4.5 based on 331 reviews
Maulbronn Monastery - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - is one of Europe's most well-preserved medieval monastery complexes. It combines a multitude of architectural styles, ranging from Romanesque to Gothic. Later it became a School, with a number of illustrious graduates, among them Nobel laureate Herrmann Hesse.
Reviewed By 172matthiasw - Geneva, Switzerland
One of the largest preserved monasteries in Germany and Europe, built in medieval times, located in the small town of Maulbronn. In front of the main enclosure you also find a couple of restaurants and picturesque timbered houses. The monastery itself is mainly of romanesque and gothic style.
9. Monastic Island of Reichenau
10. Church of St. Kilian (Kilianskirche)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 68 reviews
Church named for Irish Catholic missionary and saint.
Reviewed By anamari_zm - Ljubljana, Slovenia
Church of St. Kilian is built in splendid gothic architectural style. The interior is really majestic. Also, one can ascend the tower to catch a gret panoramic view.
