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Located on the shore of Lake Pfaffenteich, Schwerin's roots go back to the Slavs and is today known for its elaborate island palace.

Schwerin is a city in the northern German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Main Sights : The landmark of the city is the Schwerin Palace, located on an island in the lake of the same name. It was, for centuries, the residence of the Dukes of Mecklenburg and today is the seat of the Landtag (state parliament). Schwerin Cathedral, built in 1260–1416 in Brick Gothic style. The Old Garden square, surrounded by buildings such as the 18th-century Old Palace, the neoclassical State Art Museum, built in 1877–1882, and the City Theater, erected in 1886. Schelfkirche (Saint Nicolai, originally built 1238, but rebuilt in 1713 after destruction by a storm)

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Schwerin, Germany

Castle Schwerin by André

Located on the shore of Lake Pfaffenteich, Schwerin's roots go back to the Slavs and is today known for its elaborate island palace.
Schwerin Palace

Schwerin castle - view from city by Carsten Pescht

Situated on an island originally inhabited by the Slavs, this castle exudes magnificence within each of its 653 rooms.
Park, Schwerin

Lenné park Schwerin - Schlosspark und Schloss Schwerin by Carsten Pescht

Enjoy this superb 18C Baroque park, with water features, statues, and many intriguing views of the castle.
Historic Center, Schwerin

Best fried sausage in Schwerin by maja_x1

The historic center was destroyed by fire in the Middle Ages and has been thoughtfully rebuilt throughout the centuries.
Schwerin Cathedral

Der Schweriner Dom vom Arsenal aus gesehen by Sören

This 15C brick Gothic cathedral features several unique artifacts, such as its altarpiece and the frescoes in one of its chapels.
Staatliches Museum, Schwerin

Schweriner Museum by Varitatio Delectat

This museum is notable for its 17C Dutch and Flemish art, 18C-19C European art, and a prehistory section with Slav artifacts.

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