Sindelfingen

Sindelfingen has about 60,000 residents and is about 15 km south west of Stuttgart, Germany. It has an economy fueled mostly by the Automobile industry, especially by a factory run by DaimlerChrysler. In the middle ages, it was home to a weaving industry, and from that today there are still many fashion firms.
  • Area: Approximately 50.85 km
  • Residents: 60,689 (April 2003)

History

Geography

Neighboring cities: Bblingen, Stuttgart, Leonberg. In Sindelfingen the river Schwippe begins and the highest point is 531 meters above sea level. In the north lies the Glemswald (Nature reserve).

Economy

Automobile industry, Computer industry, Fashion wholesale

Sights

  • Old city hall (Rathaus), now the city museum (free admission)
  • St Martins church (Martinskirche) (built: 11.-12. century)
  • A short alley with half timbered houses (Fachwerkhusern)
  • Old cemetery (Behind city library)

Culture

Wizo is a Punk rock band from Sindelfingen.

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