Just an hour’s drive from Black Forest and the Swabian Jura, in the heart of the region’s wine country lays stunning Stuttgart. Located along the banks of Neckar River and surrounded by dense forests, this timeless city well deserves its title as one of the greenest in all of Europe. Home to such renowned attractions such as the Church of St. Kilian also known as Kilianskirche, Palace Square, the locale also boasts several illustrious museums including the Wurttemberg State Museum , Kunstmuseum, Porsche Museum and the Mercedes-Benz Museum. For those who are looking for a night out on the town, Stuttgart offers a wide range of fine restaurants, cosy bars and trendy nightclubs while stylish shopping venues are also abundantly available. Set against the backdrop of the city’s picturesque landscapes lays the sprawling Wilhelma Zoological and Botanical Gardens. Built by visionary King Wilhelm the First, of Württemberg, the breathtaking landscapes of Wilhelma houses around 10,000 animals encompassing over 1000 species including an extensive collection of primates such as orang-utans, chimpanzees and gorillas. Proclaimed as Europe’s largest zoological and botanical garden, visitors can also marvel at the 5000 plant species and Europe's largest magnolia plantation while the Demonstration Farm, and the Young Animal Rearing Facility are firm favorites among seasoned guests. After a busy day of sightseeing, guests can feast on scrumptious snacks and meals available at the Wilhelma restaurant conveniently located next to the Wlhelma Theatre. The Restaurant am Schaubauernhof with its fun filled kiddies section is also on-site on addition to the quaint Bistro Belvedere which serves light meals. Avid shoppers will also be delighted with the new Wilhelma Shop and three kiosks where colorful Wilhelma merchandise such as postcards, t-shirts, games and soft toys are available. The Wilhelma School is also on hand to offer guided tours for those with a keen interest in botany, zoology and history. Ideal for both young and old, the school is a fun excursion for school children and young adults as they get to witness nature’s diversity in its most authentic form. Guests who wish to have easy access to the Wilhelma Zoological and Botanical Gardens can do no better than the luxurious Millennium Hotel and Resort Stuttgart which provides modern amenities typical of a top class hotel. Stuttgart is best explored at leisure and owing to its advantageous location, this Stuttgart hotel serves as the perfect base for holidaymakers.
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