Wilhelma is a botanical gardens and zoo, apparently the result of King Wilhelm I’s attempts to emulate the Alhambra in southern Germany in the mid-ninteenth century. Alongside the striking Moorish architecture, an impressive range of wild animals reside in some disturbingly poky glass boxes.
Neckartalstrasse, 70342 Stuttgart - Bad Cannstatt
tel: 711 5402 0;
www.wilhelma.de
The Alte Kanzlei – translation “Old Chancellery“ - is a bright and bustling restaurant housed in a handsome renaissance building on the edge of the city’s main square, the Schlossplatz. Main courses cost 10-20 euros and, handily, an English language menu can be provided. An excellent Maultaschen (local ravioli-type delicacy) can be had for about 9 euros.
Schillerplatz 5, Stuttgart;
tel: 0711 29 4457
The Alte Kanzlei – translation “Old Chancellery“ - is a bright and bustling restaurant housed in a handsome Renaissance building on the edge of the city’s main square, the Schlossplatz. Main courses cost 10-20 euros and, handily, an English language menu can be provided. An excellent Maultaschen (local ravioli-type delicacy) can be had for about 9 euros.
Schillerplatz 5, Stuttgart;
tel: 0711 294457
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