The landscape around Ludwigsburg is a gently rolling, fertile part of the Neckar basin, which has shaped both the city’s layout and its wine-growing hinterland. Founded in the early 18th century as a planned residence for the dukes of Württemberg, it is defined by the grand Baroque Ludwigsburg Residential Palace, whose construction began in 1704. The palace gardens, known as Blühendes Barock, remain a major feature of the city, while broad streets and formal squares recall its courtly origins. Just north of Stuttgart, Ludwigsburg belongs to a settled region where vineyards, orchards and industry share the same terrain. Continue with other webcams from Baden-Württemberg to see how the Neckar region connects across southwestern Germany.
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