Starting in Untertürkheim
Our journey began in the Untertürkheim area of Stuttgart. This was part of the Smart City Solutions program, and the goal was to explore the area and learn more about the city. With our professor’s guidance, we started a hiking walk through the streets of Untertürkheim, passing between beautiful houses.
It was interesting to see how old and new styles are mixed
together. For example, one part of the road was made of old stones, while the
other part was asphalt. Our professor explained that this was done on purpose
to show the connection between the past and the present.
What We Saw on the Way
While walking, we found an old resting place made of
stones. It had symbols on it, one of which represented the Untertürkheim area.
In the past, travelers used this place to rest and put their belongings on the
stones. Today, it is still protected as a piece of history.
We also saw many vineyards along the path. Each one grew
different types of grapes. I don’t know how many kinds there were, but I had
the chance to taste a few. They were very delicious!
Grapkapelle: Where Love and History Meet
Our walk ended at Grapkapelle, a chapel built by the king
of Baden-Württemberg. This chapel is a symbol of love and history. It was built
in memory of a Russian princess, Katherina, who came to Germany because of the
strong relations between the two countries at the time. After her early death,
the king built this beautiful chapel to honor her. Today, it is known as
“Lover’s Hill” and is visited by many people. The chapel is very impressive,
and it holds the graves of the two lovers.
A View Over Stuttgart
From the hill, we had a great view of Stuttgart. We could
see some Mercedes-Benz buildings from there. Stuttgart is where Mercedes-Benz
started, and the company still has its main office in the city.
This trip showed us both the history and culture of
Stuttgart, as well as its connection to vineyards. If you visit Stuttgart one
day, I recommend taking a walk around Untertürkheim to explore this special
area.