Schwerin Germany
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Schwerin is famous for its numerous beautiful lakes. Not only lakes, places of interest in Schwerin, Europe include magnificent castles, cathedrals and much more. Some of the places of interest in Schwerin you must never miss out on are listed below:
- Schwerin Cathedral is an ancient cathedral that is famous for its architectural style. The building of this cathedral was undertaken in 1260 and since then it underwent numerous changes. The structure was finally completed in 1416. The Brick Gothic architecture of this cathedral is truly remarkable.
- The beautiful landmark of Schwerin is the Schwerin Castle. The castle is located picturesquely on an island in a vast lake.This castle today is the seat of the Landtag or state parliament of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.This famous castle served as the residence of the Dukes of Meckleburg for generations.
- The Alter Garden or Old Garden Square is a place which tourists visit very often in Schwerin. This historical square is surrounded by famous ancient buildings such as the State Art Museum, the City Theater and the Old Palace, built in the 18th century.
- The State Art Museum features an extensive collection of Dutch and German art from the 15th to the 19th century, court paintings, German medieval crafts like Dresden porcelain and lots more! The museum features works by ancient masters like Rembrandt and Rubens and modern artists like Max Liebermann.
- The Schelfkirche or Saint Nikolai was built originally in the 12th century but got destroyed in a storm. Rebuilt entirely in 1713, this is also a popular tourist attraction of Schwerin. Another attraction is the town hall of Schwerin, built way back in the 18th century.
So, come along and discover the many historical and natural attractions of Schwerin in Germany.
