Schwerin, State capital in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany.
Description
Schwerin is the state capital of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern in northeastern Germany. The city extends across numerous islands and peninsulas between seven lakes, with the residence castle standing on an island in the center.
History
Henry the Lion founded the city in 1160 on the site of a Slavic settlement and made it the seat of power for the duchy. For centuries it remained the residence of the Dukes of Mecklenburg-Schwerin and has kept its political role until today.
Culture
The palace takes its name from a Slavic fortification and now displays Dutch and Flemish master paintings in its rooms. Visitors discover works from the 16th to 18th centuries in the State Museum, including modern pieces by Marcel Duchamp.
Practical
A network of trams and buses connects the city center with all important sights and residential areas. Public transport runs regularly and covers both the old town and the shore areas around the lakes.
Did you know?
The state parliament meets in the castle and makes it the only fortress in Germany with an active legislative function. Members use historical rooms for their sessions while tourists can visit other parts of the building.
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Schwerin Castle
585 m
Schwerin Cathedral
72 m
Schwerin Central Station
764 m
Mecklenburg State Theatre
262 m
Staatliches Museum Schwerin
352 m
Markt
7 m
Schwerin TV tower
4.9 km
Zoo Schwerin
3.2 km
Schwerin Royal Stables
496 m
Kurhotel Schwerin-Zippendorf
3.7 km
Sport- und Kongresshalle
1.5 km
Capitol Schwerin
361 m
Kaninchenwerder
3.6 km
Paulskirche
542 m
Arsenal am Pfaffenteich
403 m
Alter Garten
353 mCarl-Friedrich-Flemming-Klinik
2.8 km
Schelfkirche
442 m
Reppiner Burg
5.4 km
St. Anna Schwerin
180 m
Reichsbahndirektion Schwerin
806 m
Schwerin-Mueß Open Air Museum
5.3 kmSportpark Lankow
4.5 km
Schwerin Victory Column
368 m
Alter Friedhof
1.3 km
Town hall
33 m
Ziegelwerder
4.7 km
Jagdschloss Friedrichsthal
6.3 km
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