The Kingdom of Württemberg was a German state located in the southwestern part of present-day Germany. It existed from 1810 until 1918, when it became a free state within the Weimar Republic. The kingdom was known for its rich cultural heritage and significant contributions to the arts and sciences. Württemberg's capital was Stuttgart, which served as a political and economic center. The kingdom played a vital role in the unification of Germany and was part of the German Empire from 1871. Its history is marked by the influence of the House of Württemberg, a prominent royal family.