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Porsche Museum

Stuttgart


Like a pearly white spaceship preparing for lift-off, the barrier-free Porsche Museum is a car-lover's dream. Audioguides race you through the history of Porsche from its 1948 beginnings. Stop to glimpse the 911 GT1 that won Le Mans in 1998. Call ahead for details of the factory tours that can be combined with a museum visit.


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