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Baden-Württemberg

Stuttgart District

Landkreis Esslingen
Esslingen am Neckar

Little Venice (Esslingen on the Neckar)

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Stuttgart District

Landkreis Esslingen
Esslingen am Neckar

Little Venice (Esslingen on the Neckar)

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Little Venice (Esslingen on the Neckar)

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    1. Esslingen Old Town – Neckarhaldentor Esslingen loop from Esslingen (Neckar)

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    December 12, 2023

    The view across the Rossneckar River to the houses on the Inner Bridge is called "Little Venice." At the city archives, a narrow passage leads down to the Kesselwasen, where two waterwheels are still in operation. I highly recommend strolling through the alleys here. 🤩👍🏻

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      September 8, 2024

      Little Venice, Esslingen am Neckar
      Crisscrossed by winding cobblestone streets and dreamy waterways, framed by the Neckar and vineyards, overlooked by the castle hill - that's Esslingen! Enjoy, let go and immerse yourself in the idyllic world of the Esslingen Neckar canals.
      A narrow passage at the city archives leads a few steps down to the Kesselwasen, where mills were documented as early as 1428 and two water wheels are still in operation today. They powered machines and turbines until the 20th century and have been preserved as a testament to industrialization. The people of Esslingen affectionately call the view over the Rossneckar to the houses on the Inner Bridge "Little Venice".
      Today, people enjoy the high quality of living and staying on the Neckar. There are many beautiful things to discover during a walk along the Esslingen Neckar canals: the picturesque Little Venice, the old water wheels, the Hammer Canal with its Art Nouveau villas and finally the idyllically located water house.
      The water wheels
      Mills were documented in Esslingen as early as 1428. Two water wheels near Little Venice - hidden behind the large weeping willow - are still in operation today. They powered machines and turbines until the 20th century and have been preserved as a testament to industrialization. They are still used to generate energy today and generate 8 kW of electricity.
      Text / Source: Esslinger Stadtmarketing & Tourismus GmbH, Marktplatz 16, Esslingen am Neckar
      esslingen-info.com/attraktion/klein-venedig-997b0a825e

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        December 26, 2019

        Little Venice is the name given to a romantic district in Esslingen at Kesselwasen. Here the Rossneckar, the historic Inner Bridge and old water wheels form a harmonious ensemble.
        The historic water wheels are still in operation today and are used to generate electricity. They once powered the turbines of the early industrial plants of the 19th century. At that time they were the engine for the beginning of industrialization in Württemberg.

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          Location: Esslingen am Neckar, Landkreis Esslingen, Stuttgart District, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

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