Culture of Schwerin. Places to visit - old town, temples, theaters, museums and palaces

Schloss Schwerin This quiet and cozy city will enchant travelers preferring to devote their time to strolls along scenic places. More than five hundred years it has remained the residence of Mecklenburg -Schwerin Dukes and the capital of the duchy of the same name. Historical monuments of different eras have preserved in Schwerin.
Schwerin is the amazing city with inexpressible atmosphere and interesting cultural traditions that locals cherish and hand down from generation to generation. Schwerin is often called the … Open
Schweriner Schloss has been the permanent symbol of the city for more than a century and a half; it has been built in the mid19th century under direction of prominent architects. The castle is a unique combination of different architectural styles, including Baroque and Gothic, Byzantine and Renaissance. Currently, the part of the beautiful and historic building is used by Parliament; other parts house the fabulously beautiful conservatory and the museum.
Among other prominent architectural landmarks 1, Meklenburgshtrasse, old stables and the Town Hall are worth noting. Another important noteworthy object is located close to the Pfaffentayhs Lake. It is a monument to Heinrich Schliemann, the discoverer of Troy; every local resident knows about his legendary deeds. Copyright www.orangesmile.com
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An old grinding mill, Schleifmuhle, built in the 18th century has preserved in Schwerin; these days it continues to work. In the period from April to November, the mill is open to public, so anyone can watch grinding of massive granite stones. The city has gardens, parks and lakes; Der Schlossgarten can be called the most beautiful of them. It is located to south of the castle; Alter Garten is also very amazing.
Ministerium Among religious sites of interest, Schweriner Dom is notable. Its construction has begun in the 13th century and lasted more than 150 years; the cathedral is a permanent venue for organ recitals. Schwerin is famous for its amazing museums, including the Schlossmuseum, the Staatliches Museum Schwerin and the Technisches Landesmuseum Schwerin. The Freilichtmuseum Schwerin-Mueß represents an interesting exposition; unique findings of scientists are stored at the Archäologisches Landesmuseum Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
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Iconic cultural sights of Germany

A lot of attractions can be seen in Hamburg, the second largest city in Germany. This ancient city has preserved medieval buildings. You can find houses built in the 17th century on its streets like Raimerstvite and Deichstrasse. The main attraction is the city center. It boasts the neo-Renaissance Town Hall of the 19th century, the neo-Gothic church of St. Nicholas, which is 147 meters high, and the monument to Bismarck. There are about 60 museums, one of the most famous is the art museum Hamburg Kunsthalle with a total exhibition area of ​​13 thousand square meters. It exhibits mainly art pieces dating back to 19th century. Another museum, dedicated to Ernst Barlach, contains an extensive collection of sculptures and drawings of this sculptor and writer. In Hamburg, the first opera house in Germany, the German National Theater, is located. Not long ago, the Elbe Philharmonic was opened too. … Open
Reference information
Map of all palaces
Public palaces near Schwerin
♥   Palace 'Schloss Schwerin' , 0.3 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Schloss Ludwigslust' , 33.9 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Palace 'Schloss Bothmer' , 40.7 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all art museums
Art galleries in Schwerin and around
♥   Art museum 'Staatliches Museum' Schwerin, 0.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
Map of all churches
Cathedrals and basilicas near Schwerin
♥   Marienkirche, Wismar, 29.6 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Kirche St. Nikolai, Wismar, 30.2 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Domkirche St. Georg auf dem Berge, Ratzeburg, 44 km from the center. On the map   Photo
♥   Domkirche St. Johannes der Täufer, Oldenburg in Holstein, 81.8 km from the center. On the map   Photo

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