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Schwerin ( German: [ʃveˈʁiːn] ⓘ; Mecklenburgisch-Vorpommersch Low German: Swerin; Polabian: Zwierzyn; Latin: Suerina, Suerinum) is the capital and second-largest city of the northeastern German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern as well as of the region of Mecklenburg, after Rostock. It has around 96,000 inhabitants, and is thus the least ...
The Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin ( German: Großherzogtum Mecklenburg-Schwerin) was a territory in Northern Germany held by the House of Mecklenburg residing at Schwerin. It was a sovereign member state of the German Confederation and became a federated state of the North German Confederation and finally of the German Empire in 1871.
Apr 12, 2024 · The Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin was a territory in Northern Germany held by the House of Mecklenburg residing at Schwerin. The Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin was created in 1701, when Frederick William and Adolphus Frederick II divided the Duchy of Mecklenburg between Schwerin and Strelitz. It was a sovereign member state of the German ...
Mecklenburg-Schwerin A green and delightful landscape extends between the River Elbe , the beaches of the Baltic Sea, and the Mecklenburg Lake District. Untouched and diverse, this area is surprisingly close to the major cities of Hamburg and Berlin.
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- Schwerin Castle. Building, Museum. Share. Schwerin Castle is something straight out of a fairytale. Over 1,000 years, the beautiful building was reconstructed and expanded several times.
- Schlossgarten. Share. Make sure to allow some time to roam the vast castle parks and gardens. Modelled on a French pleasure garden, the vast green space garden includes several ponds and lakes and is dotted with arcades, canopies and 18th-century sandstone sculptures by Balthasar Permoser.
- Schelfstadt quarter. Share. Schwerin’s Schelfstadt neighbourhood testifies to the city’s history. Wedged between the Ziegelsee and Pfaffenteich lakes, the quarter charms with idyllic waterfront views, restored timber-framed houses and handicrafts, small boutiques and speciality shops.
- Schwerin Cathedral. Cathedral, Church. Share. The 13th-century cathedral ranks among the best examples of brick-built Gothic architecture in North Germany.
Despite Rostock being larger, Schwerin remains the state capital of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, re-established after Germany's re-unification of 1990. Its regained political importance and its location within the Hamburg Metropolitan Region notwithstanding, Schwerin's population dropped by 30% between 1989 and 2012, recovering slightly since ...
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Schwerin ( UK: / ʃvɛˈriːn /, US: / ʃveɪˈriːn /, German: [ʃveˈʁiːn] ( listen); Mecklenburgian Low German: Swerin; ( Latin: Suerina, Suerinum) is the capital city of the state of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. It has a population of 97,000. It is the second biggest city (behind Rostock) in the state. It is the smallest capital of a ...
