Ludwigsburg, city, southwestern Germany, in Baden-Württemberg, near the Neckar River. It is a rail and manufacturing center; products include machinery, textiles, organs, motor-vehicle parts, plastics, and surgical instruments. The city developed around a baroque castle, built (1704-33) as the seat of the dukes of Württemberg. The castle, surrounded by fine landscaped gardens, is now a museum. Nearby is Monrepos Castle (1767). Population (1997) 86,213.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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