Imagine the Nesenbach stream. It once flowed freely here in Stuttgart. Today, it runs underground.
The Nesenbach-Sucher Sculpture commemorates this hidden waterway. It symbolizes Stuttgart’s connection to the Nesenbach. The Nesenbach is a tributary of the Neckar River. It stretches 12.8 kilometers. Its source lies in Vaihingen, a southwestern district of Stuttgart.
But why is the Nesenbach so important to Stuttgart?
Historically, the Nesenbach valley offered protection. This protection aided Stuttgart’s development despite its challenging terrain. From 1575 to 1874, water was diverted from the Glems river to the Nesenbach. This ensured a water supply during dry seasons.
The Nesenbach Valley played a key role in Stuttgart’s origin story. Duke Liudolf von Schwaben founded a stud farm in the Nesenbach Valley around 950 AD. This stud farm was called Stutengarten. Stuttgart derives its name from Stutengarten. The city’s coat of arms features a black stallion. This stallion is a nod to the city’s horse-breeding past.
Today, Stuttgart is the capital of Baden-Württemberg. It is the sixth-largest city in Germany. Stuttgart boasts a rich history. It emerged as the capital of the Kingdom of Württemberg in 1805.
Stuttgart has many attractions. These include the Mercedes-Benz Museum and the Porsche Museum. The Fernsehturm Stuttgart is a famous landmark. The Wilhelma zoo and the Staatsgalerie art museum are popular. The Neues Schloss palace and the Karlsplatz square are also worth seeing.
The Nesenbach-Sucher Sculpture stands as a reminder. It links Stuttgart’s present to its past. The sculpture honors the Nesenbach stream. It whispers stories of stud farms, royal residences, and a city’s growth.